Bulgaria

Bulgaria at a Glance

Capital City:
Sofia

Currency:
Bulgarian Lev

Language:
Bulgarian

International Telephone Code:
+359

ISBN-10: 1841621552

ISBN-13: 9781841621555

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Table of Contents

Introduction

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, Archaeology, Brief chronology, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture

Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Suggested itineraries, Tourist offices, Maps, Tour operators, Activity holidays, Visas and entry regulations, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Toilets, What to take, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Sport, Photography, Media and communications, Business in Bulgaria, Buying property in Bulgaria, Social etiquette, Giving something back

PART TWO THE GUIDE

Chapter 3 Sofia

Chapter 4 The Southwest

Chapter 5 The Northwest

Chapter 6 Central Stara Planina and the Danube Plain

Chapter 7 The Valley of the Roses and Sredna Gora

Chapter 8 Plovdiv, the Rhodopes and the Thracian Plain

Chapter 9 Strandzha, the Black Sea Coast and Dobrudzha

Appendix 1 Language

Appendix 2 Glossary

Appendix 3 Further Information

Index

About the Author

Annie Kay has organised the British-Bulgarian Friendship Society’s special-interest programme since 1996. She has written articles on the country for various newspapers and magazines.

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