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Location: SE Europe, in E Balkan Peninsula on Black sea. Neighbors: Romanian on N, Serbia, Macedonia on W, Greece, and Turkey on S. Neighbors: Romanian on N, Serbia, Macedonian on W, Greece, Turkey on S.
Area: 42,858.1 sq mi, 111,002 sq km
Form of Government: Unitary multiparty republic with one legislative body (National Assembly 240)
Population: (2007) 7,645,000
Population Density: (2007) persons per sq mi 178.4, persons per sq km 68.9
Principal Language(s): Bulgarian, Turkish, Roma
Religions: Bulgarian Orthodox 83%, Muslim 12%
Capital: Sofia
Capital Population: 1,138,950
Capital Average Temperature: Maximum: 9.9 degrees Celsius, 49.8 degrees Fahrenheit
Major Cities: Plovdiv 341,464, Varna 312,026, Burgas 189,529, Ruse 158,201
Topography: The Stara Planina (Balkan) Mts. stretch E-W across the center of the country, with the Danubian plain on N, the Rhodope Mts. on SW, and Thracian Plain on SE.
Economy: G.D.P. $86.73 bil
G.D.P. per Capita: $11,800
Vital Statistics: Birth rate per 1,000 population (2005): 9.2 (world avg. 20.3) within marriage 51.0%. Death rate per 1,000 population (2005); 14.6 (world avg. 8.6) Total fertility rate (avg. births per childbearing woman 2005) 1.31. Life expectancy at birth (2005) male 69.0 years; female 76.3 years
Government Website: www.government.bg
Credit cards:
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in large cities, in larger hotels and car hire offices, and in some restaurants and shops, mainly in Sofia. However, Bulgaria is still a country that operates mainly on cash. ATMs are widespread, although it is best to check with the relevant bank/card provider prior to travel. Not all Bulgarian bank machines accept every overseas credit or debit card; it may take more than one attempt to withdraw cash successfully.
ATM:
ATMs are widespread, although it is best to check with the relevant bank/card provider prior to travel. Not all Bulgarian bank machines accept every overseas credit or debit card; it may take more than one attempt to withdraw cash successfully.
Travellers cheques:
Accepted in major hotels and restaurants, although cash is far more common. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Euros.
Banking hours:
Mon-Fri 0900-1600.
Currency restriction:
The import and export of local currency is prohibited. The import of foreign currency is unlimited, provided it is declared on arrival. The export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared upon arrival.
Currency exchange:
Visitors are advised to exchange money at banks, at large hotels and at independent currency exchange offices, where the rates are clearly displayed. Travellers should not be tempted by a 'better rate' offered at unofficial sources on the street. It is illegal for commission to be charged when changing money at official offices. No store, bank or bureau de change will accept mutilated, torn or excessively dirty foreign currency.
