Area : 111 910 km² . Located in the heart of the Balkans, Bulgaria offers a highly diverse landscape: the north is dominated by the vast lowlands of the Danube and the south by the highlands and elevated plains. In the east, the Black Sea coast attracts tourists all year round. Population : 7.6 million . Some 85% of the population are Orthodox Christians and 13% Muslims. Around 10% of the population are of Turkish origin while 3% are Roma. Capital : Sofia . Language : Bulgarian . Climate : Bulgaria has a temperate climate, with cold winters (with considerable snowfall) and hot summers (rainy at first and dry during the second half). Political system : Republic . The Bulgarian National Assembly (a single chamber parliament) consists of 240 members who are elected for a four-year period. Bulgaria’s main exports are light industrial products, foods and wines, which are successfully competing on European markets.
