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BulgariaCultureKinnect2014

Borders:-Black Sea-Greece-Turkey-Romania-Serbia-Macedonia

Quick FactsCapital: Sofia

Ethnic Groups: Bulgarian 83.9%, Turk 9.4%, Roma 4.7%, other 2% (including Macedonian, Armenian, Tatar, Circassian) (2001 census)

Religions: Bulgarian Orthodox 82.6%, Muslim 12.2%, other Christian 1.2%, other 4%

Language: Bulgarian (Southern Slavic Language)

Government: Parliamentary republic, Parliamentary system

*decreasing population

Currency: Lev1 Bulgarian Lev equals 0.71 US DollarIt is divided in 100 stotinkiSince Bulgaria gained EU in 2007, various

dates have been suggested as the expected end of the lev; however, the global financial crisis of 2008 and the Eurozone crisis cooled the initial enthusiasm for the euro.

Tricolor - white, green and red fields, placed horizontally from the top downwards.

The white and red color are derived from the flag of Russia. The color green is a representation of agriculture and greenery of the country.

EconomyBulgaria's economy has experienced

considerable disruption since communism's fall in 1989. Industrial and agricultural production have declined, unemployment has increased, and the purchasing power of pensions and wages has fallen.

Unemployment: 12.4% http://www.heritage.org/index/country/bulgaria

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FoodLocal, in-season products.Bread, an important staple, is often

purchased rather than home baked. Dairy products - particularly yogurt and

white-brined cheese. Banitsa is a popular pastry filled with cheese

and eggs, pumpkin, rice, spinach, or leeks. For snacks and breakfast, it is accompanied

by a grain-based drink, boza , or yogurt-based airan .

Many people can fruits and vegetables and make sauerkraut for winter when fresh produce is unavailable or unaffordable.

Coffee bars, pubs, and sweet shops are popular meeting places for a drink, coffee, or snack.

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EtiquetteGestures for indicating "yes" and "no" are essentially

opposite from those common in most of the rest of Europe

Bulgarians generally pride themselves on their hospitality and neighborliness. An uninvited visitor will first be greeted with a handshake or verbal greeting at the outermost doorway or gateway, and will be invited further into the private domestic space depending on the nature of the visit.

Glasses will always be refilled - leave a mouthful at the bottom of your glass if you don't want more.