Bulgaria-Information for tourists - Fine Bulgary

Geographically, Bulgaria most of the Balkans ", to all the Balkan countries because it is through the territory of Bulgaria is Old Planina "Balkans."
Bulgaria stands at the crossroads connecting the eastern and western countries.
The land left its mark among many of the ancient and not very ...
name of the country comes from the name of militant tribes of nomads from Central Asia (Bulgarians) which subsequently merged with the Danube Slavic tribes VII centuries.
Currently, Bulgaria is one of the most famous recreation Europe.
Thanks to its excellent climate and friendly people of Bulgaria is the best place you at any time of the year.

Geography :
Bulgaria is the country total area of 110.9 thousand square. km. located on the Balkan peninsula. As for the area as well as in terms of population, this is one of the smallest European countries. Border with Romania in the north, Turkey and Greece in the south, on the west by Serbia and Macedonia. The east is bordered by the Black Sea.

Visa :
For citizens of the CIS countries need visas. Consular fee for a visa is 20 $.
To get a visa, you must have the following documents :
1. Valid passport citizens of the Russian Federation and a photocopy of the page with a photograph;
2. Client for a visa;
3. Color Photo-1 pc. , The 3.5 x4 .5 cm;
4. Tourist voucher issued operator, and its photocopy.
In the case of an individual travel (without posredstwa tour) has to be provided : 1.bilet there and back, and / or evidence of the availability of funds for transportation;
2. Evidence of funding for residence in the territory of the Republic of Belarus.

Currency :
Currency Bulgaria, the Bulgarian lev (BGL). 1 USD = 1.45 BGL (27.12.2004) 1 lion of 100 stotinok. There are notes 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 leva. Currency Exchange is at airports, banks, hotels and money changers.
Most hotels, rental cars, shopping centers, etc. accepted American Express, Visa, Diners' Club, Eurocard (Mastercard), Access, Airplus, JCB, as well as travellers' cheques.

Climate :
Bulgaria can be roughly divided into three climatic zones : umerenno-continental Unknown (northern Bulgaria), the weasel (Traian Valley) and the Mediterranean (the coast).
Black Sea coast was stable temperature without abrupt changes in temperature and the exhausting heat. The summer months does not exceed 30 C. The temperature of sea water of 22 C in June and up to 26 C in August.

Language :
The official language is Bulgarian. In most hotels of German, English and Russian languages.

Religion :
dominant religion is Orthodox. Orthodox make up 85% of the population, Muslims 13%, as a Catholic, Protestant, Jewish communities. Despite the diversity of beliefs, religious conflicts exist.

Time :
Time for 1 hour behind Moscow, temporary differences with Kiev not.