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Bulgaria is located in South - East Europe. The The population of population of Bulgaria Bulgaria amounts to 7.5 amounts to 7.5 millionmillion

• Bulgaria has a Bulgaria has a long-lasting long-lasting history and culture history and culture of more than 1300 of more than 1300 years. Rich in years. Rich in natural and natural and cultural sites, it is cultural sites, it is visited by a big visited by a big number of foreign number of foreign tourists. tourists.

The Madara rider (7th century AC). What makes it unique is the fact that the sculpture is carved into a 100m –high cliff.

Sofia – the capital of Bulgaria

• Sofia is the biggest city in the country with about 1.4 million citizens (including suburbs).

• The earliest name of the city is known to have been Serdica, the settlement of the “serds”, a Thracian tribe.

• Nowadays, Sofia is the beating heart of Bulgaria.

Popular attractions • The Presidency

”Kliment Ohridski” University of Sofia

• The university was founded on 1 October 1888, 10 years after the Liberation of Bulgaria, to serve as Bulgaria's primary institution of higher education. Now the University offers a wide range of degrees in 16 faculties

“Ivan Vazov” National Theatre

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

• It is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It is one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions.

The Church of St George - Rotonda

– the oldest church in Sofia

• Built in the 4th century, this is the oldest building in Sofia. It used to be a Roman Public building, but later it was converted into a church.

Task

• To prepare a small presentation for homework about their country / their favourite city/ town / village

Scaffolding languageIt is located ……

Long-lasting history and Long-lasting history and cultureculture

The capital of Bulgaria …….Natural and cultural sites

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Content LanguageSouth East Bulgarian historyTourist information Popular attractions• Sofia University• Theatres• Churches - The Alexander Nevsky

Cathedral, St George`s church