In Southeastern Europe and to the West of the Black Sea, Bulgaria has Romania to the North, Turkey to the South, Greece and Macedonia to the South West, and Serbia & Montenegro to the West. There are 28 provinces in Bulgaria and Sofia is its capital.
Bulgaria is a mountainous country and has ski resorts in the North such as Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo, Samokov and Vitosha, however it is also a warm summer destination, with many coastal resorts on the Black Sea Coast.
Location: Europe
Capital City: Sofia
Population: 7.5 million
Area: 110,910 square km, 42,822 square miles.
Language(s): Bulgarian, English, German, French, Russian
Dialling Code: 359
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Emergency: Police: 166. Fire: 160. Ambulance: 150
Driving: Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit recommended although National licences are accepted for short visits
Business/Social Hints: Many executives speak a second language. Local body language customs can lead to misunderstandings. Nodding the head, up and down indicates no, and side to side movement - yes. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be punctual. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated