Bulgaria is a country located in Southeastern Europe that has a population of over 7 million people. Some key facts about Bulgaria include: - It has been an independent nation since 681 AD, though it lost independence twice before becoming a republic in 1878. - Major cities include Sofia, which has over 1.3 million residents and serves as the capital and cultural/economic center. - Bulgaria has a diverse landscape that includes mountain ranges like the Rila and Pirin as well as beaches along the Black Sea coast. - The country has a long history and culture dating back over 1,000 years, using the Cyrillic alphabet and preserving its name over that time period. Traditional cuisine includes dishes

1. Republic of Bulgaria
Milen Kostadinov

2. Where is Bulgaria?

3. Map of Bulgaria

4. Some Historical Facts
• Established in 681
• Lost independence 2 times
• Officially a republic since 1878
• Preserved its name for over
1300 years

5. General Information
• Area: 110 000
• Population: 7 364 000
• Member of EU and NATO
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6. Mountains
• Rila, Pirin, Stara Planina, Rhodopes

7. Musala Peak
• Musala – the highest peak on
the Balkan peninsula 2925 m

8. Winter Sports
• Ski resorts: Bansko, Borovetz, Pamporovo

9. The Black Sea shore
• Beautiful beaches

10. The Black Sea Resorts
• Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, Primorsko, Sozopol

11. Sofia – Capital city
• 1,3 million citizens

12. Sofia – Capital city
• Cultural, economic and educational center

13. Student Town in Sofia
• More than 40 000 students
• 400 pubs and clubs
• Incredible nightlife

14. Rose Valley
• The Biggest producer of rose flower

15. Beautiful Nature
• Bulgaria has a mixture of everything

16. Bulgarian Language
• Bulgarians use the Cyrillic Alphabet
• The first state to introduce Cyrillic
alphabet as early as 885

17. Bulgarian Cuisine
• Shkembe chorba made from beef stomach

18. Bulgarian cuisine
• Kyufteta - Meatballs

19. Bulgarian Cuisine
• Shopska salata

20. Bulgarian Shepherd Dog

21. Video
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcyWiNA
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22. Bulgarian Culture

23. Bulgarian culture
• We like our pets to be everywhere with us!

24. Bulgarian Culture
• Our public transport is luxurious!

25. Bulgarian Culture
• Leisure time is very important for us!

26. Bulgarian Culture
• We use environmentally friendly vehicles!

27. Bulgarian Culture
Our architecture is very elaborate and stylish
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28. Bulgarian Culture
• In Bulgaria we don’t nod in the
usual way:

29. Bulgarian Culture
• We nod like this:
YES, THAT’S ME 

30. Thank you for your attention!!!