BULGARIAN FOOD & DRINKS

The territory of Bulgaria is 110 000 sq. km. The Northern part of the country comprises of the Danube plain, which converges to the East onto the Dobruja and Ludogorsko table-lands. Southwards, crossing the country from West to East and dividing it into two parts lies the Balkan Mountain range, with its highest peak Botev – 2376m. Next to the Balkan Mountain range and further Southwards lies the lower Sredna Gora mountain. Between these two mountains are located the Rear Balkan Mountain valleys – Sofiyska, Pirdopska, Karlovska, Kazanlashka etc. The central parts of Southern Bulgaria are occupied by Upper Thrace plain. In the Southern and South-Western parts of Bulgaria are situated the highest mountain within the Balkan Peninsula – Rila, with highest peak Musala – 2925m, and the second highest mountain with wonderful conditions for winter sports – Pirin with highest peak Vihren – 2914m. Another magnificent mountain with amazing scenery is the Rhodope Mountain with its highest peak Goliam Perelik – 2191m. 8 out of the 37 low and high mountains exceed 2000m.
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, which lies on the foot of the beautiful Vitosha Mountain where the highest peak is Cherni vrah – 2290m.
There are 400 high mountain lakes in Bulgaria scattered among the cirques of Rila, Pirin and one in the Balkan mountain. This is a priceless richness, which yet will attract many and many nature landmarks admirers.
The unique mountainous nature of Bulgaria grows more and more into a top priority for the country officials regarding its preservation for the future generations. A good number of biosphere reserves have been founded, and huge territories from Pirin, Rila and the Balkan mountain have been announced National Nature Reserves. The Pirin National park is included in the UNESCO list for shielded territories and nature landmarks representing beyond national, all human values.
The Black Sea coast attracts plenty of interest in summer among tourists too, with its moderate-continental climate, at the most Southern parts even going into Mediterranean, which makes Bulgaria as sought after and explored destination as are Spain, Greece and Turkey.
The hotel, holiday villages and home development increases more and more, due to the demand of tourist services and the interest in purchasing of properties and real estates within the country.
Our country is proud with its rich history. Thracians, ancient Greeks and Romans, as well as many other tribes or nations have set a foot on the territory which in 7th century AD becomes the home of the Slav- Proto-Bulgarian kingdom.
The population itself is an interesting mixture with its minor ethnicities – Armenians, Turks, Roma who have been living among the Bulgarians peacefully and in mutual tolerance for centuries.
Bulgaria is a wonderful country, and once having been there, you will always come back.