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BU Flag  Bulgaria —  (bul gâr´ē ə)
About The People

Did You Know...  Storks are a common sight in Bulgaria. They build untidy nests on roofs   »» More

Eating & Recipes... In addition to three meals a day, Bulgarians might have a mid-morning snack  »» More

In Their Language... Usually a person greets another person during the day, with a smiling   »» More

Fashion... American and European fashions are popular; at home people wear T-shirts, j  »» More

Socializing... Bulgarians are generally optimistic, good humored, and loyal to family and   »» More

Family... Bulgarians usually marry in their late teens or early twenties. Bulgarian f  »» More

Sports & Recreation... Boys are interested mainly in soccer. Wrestling for competition is als  »» More

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Tsarevets Hill in Veliko Turnovo, capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire

THE HISTORY OF THE LAND now known as Bulgaria has been determined by its location between Asia and Europe, by its proximity to powerful  »» More

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Capital Cities... Sofia  »» History of Sofia
Population: 7,148,785
GDP: $90,510,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 110,910 (sq km) 42,822 (sq mi)
Currency: lev
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