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Information about BULGARIA Bulgaria has altered rapidly over the last decade. One of its greatest assets is its people who have remained remarkably hospitable in the face of social and economic upheaval. Due to communist era restrictions, religious Bulgarians were forbidden to celebrate their festivals, and so they simply did so a day or so later. They continue to celebrate on this made up day as well as the traditional festival, meaning that many public holidays come in pairs! Another peculiarity is that Bulgarians nod to say no, and shake their heads when they mean yes! Worldwide recognition of Bulgaria"s culture, and its heritage is reflected in the social calendar, including the Koprivshtitsa International Folk Festival, Kukeri is a spring festival, most avidly celebrated in the Rodopi Mountains, and the Festival of Roses which is celebrated with folk songs and dances at Kazanl�k and Karlovo on the first Sunday in June. Bulgarians make a strong claim for their own identity, although the influence of the Turks the Russians can be seen in its architecture and tasted in its food and drink. Bulgaria boasts a number of fine resorts along the Black Sea coast and picturesque and easily accessible mountain ranges for the summer visitor, while winter sports are in abundance, especially around the capital Sofia.

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BULGARIA

General Information
Capital: Sofia
Area: 110,993.6 km²
Population: 7.3 million (official estimate 2007).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Plugs are two-pin
IDD: +359
Timezone: GMT + 2 Hrs (+ 3 Hrs MAR-OCT)

Language
Language: Bulgarian 85% (official). Turkish 10% and other

Government
Government: Democratic Republic. Constitution adopted in 1991

Religion
Religion: 83% Bulgarian Orthodox, 13% Muslim and a small Jewish denomination.

Health
Health: The following vaccinations are recommended: Hepatitis A, Tetanus.

Currency
Currency: Lev (BGN; symbol ??) = 100 stotinki

Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate: 100.00 = USD = 130.349 BGN EUR = 195.580 BGN GBP = . 216.042 BGN CHF = 129.461 BGN

Business Hours
Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.30

Alcohol Limit
Alcohol Limit: The permissible blood alcohol content when driving is 0.5 per 1,000

Speed Limit
Speed Limit: Cities: 50 km/h, Outside cities: 90 km/h, Motorways: 120 km/h

Traffic
Traffic: Traffic drives on the right. Regulations: Speed limits are strictly adhered to: 120kph (75mph) on motorways, 90kph (56mph) outside built-up areas and 50kph (31mph) in built-up areas.

Driving License
Driving License: An International Driving Permit allows visitors to drive a private car when accompanied by a valid national driving licence. It is compulsory for old licences that do not have photo ID.

Climate
Climate: Temperate; cold, wet winters; hot, dry summers

Temperatures

Temperatures:
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
A	-2	1	5	11	16	19	21	21	17	11	6	1
P	36	28	41	61	87	73	68	64	41	65	48	49
S	2	3	4	6	7	9	10	10	7	5	3	1
A=Aver. Daily Temp. (�C) P=Precipitation (mm) S=Sunshine (Hrs/Month)