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Select Your Region Americas Asia Europe Bulgaria Economic Overview Geography Travel Information Property Listing Key Facts : Bulgaria Population Capital Sofia Language Bulgarian but English is widely used. Local Time GMT +2 Hours Climate Average Summer Temperature 21.5°C Currency Bulgarian Lev (BGN) Bulgaria Bulgaria traces its foundation as a state to 681 AD. After a period of 500 years as part of the Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria became an independent principality in 1878 and a Kingdom in 1908. The Bulgarian People's Republic was proclaimed on 15 September 1946. Following the demise of the Communist regime in November 1989 and the establishment of democracy, the country has now been restyled the Republic of Bulgaria. Standard of living The Standard of Living in Bulgaria per Capita in 1998 was US$ 1500 (£900) compared to £14.2k in the UK. Source: Commercial Section, British Embassy-Sofia (at March 2000). © 2004 Property Frontiers

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POPULAR CITIES HOTEL CHAINS ATTRACTIONS ABOUT US Book a hotel History Common Questions Phone Reservations Credit Card Safety View/Cancel Reservation ... Bulgaria History Countries Bulgaria Bulgaria - History Related Guides Bulgaria City Guides Bulgaria Destination Guide History Where To Go And When Getting Around Holidays, Festivals And Entertainment Outdoor Activities And Eco-Tourism ... Eating And Drinking National history is a serious business in a country that was virtually effaced for five hundred years - when this part of the Ottoman Empire was referred to by Westerners as "European Turkey". Since the Liberation in 1877-78, successive regimes have tried to inculcate a sense of national pride among their citizens, emphasizing historical continuity between the modern state and the medieval Bulgarian empires of the past Neolithic beginnings Despite several Paleolithic finds in the caves of the Balkan Mountains, the early inhabitants of the Bulgarian lands don't really enter the limelight of history until the sixth millennium BC, when the Balkans were a major centre of the so-called Neolithic Revolution . This came about when Stone Age hunters began to be replaced by a more settled, agricultural population - probably the result of a wave of migration from the Near East. This sudden flowering of organized culture is best observed at the recently excavated Neolithic village at

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Car Hire Cruises Flights Hotels ... Oceania Bulgaria Bulgaria Travel Guide @ TravelNotes.org Around Bulgaria Brief History of Bulgaria Bulgarian Background ... Round The World Flights Flag of Bulgaria The Bulgarian state was founded as a unification of Slavs, Thracians and Bulgars in 681 AD. Local Currency Convert your currency into Bulgarian lev. Buy a Map of Bulgaria Countries neighbouring Bulgaria are: Greece Macedonia Romania and Serbia National Anthem of Bulgaria. Food Travel Fiction Health Kids Bios Humor Mags Software Gifts Tech Business Other Your Ad Here Advertise Here News Headlines World News Directory of newspapers and news sources from around the world. Brief History of Bulgaria The Thracians had developed their civilisation Before Christ, and were joined by the Slavs towards the end of the 5th century. The Bulgars came down from the steppes of Central Asia and crossed the Danube in the mid-7th century. This First Bulgarian Empire lasted until 1018, when it fell to the Byzantines. The Second Bulgarian Kingdom was established in 1185, and Bulgaria entered a Golden Age; in which the kingdom touched three seas.

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Browse by activity Ski Resorts Land activities Water activities ... Sofia City Type a keyword to search the whole site. Here you can enter a full map of the entire site - all links are just one click away. Enter site map... About Bulgaria A picturesque small country called Bulgaria has existed for more than 13 centuries in Europe, linking East and West. Bulgaria remembers ancient civilisations and great people that wrote its turbulent history. Geography History General Information Culture ... Getting to Bulgaria Some travel tips you need to know when planning your trip to Bulgaria, including a Currency Converter allowing you to perform interactive foreign exchange rate calculations. Before you come Arriving in Bulgaria Bulgarian Tourist Organisations Foreign Travel Agents ... Destinations Bulgaria offers pleasures for each one’s taste. Thinking of an active holiday? Bulgaria has it - swimming, skiing, riding, climbing, hunting, fishing... Thinking of relaxing - amazing nature, sunny beaches, healing spas, monasteries and churches, hospitable towns and villages... Map Alphabetical Listing Ancient culture, endless beaches and an emerald sea, high mountains with marvellous gorges and caves, clear lakes and rivers full of fish, wide valleys, healing springs, ancient culture, hospitable people, tempting cuisine and wines, diverse flora and fauna... Explore this land!

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Geography History General Information Culture ... Sofia City Type a keyword to search the whole site. Here you can enter a full map of the entire site - all links are just one click away. Enter site map... As a state established by Khan Asparoukh, Bulgaria has existed for more than 13 centuries. Sub-categories Historical Data As a state established by Khan Asparoukh, Bulgaria has existed for more than 13 centuries. The First Bulgarian Kingdom In 681 the Bulgarian State was founded with Khan Asparoukh as the leader of a union of the Slavs and the Proto-Bulgarians in their struggle against Byzantium. The Second Bulgarian Kingdom In 1187 the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, with Turnovo as its capital, was established. The Third Bulgarian Kingdom The Third Bulgarian State had its start with the San-Stefano peace agreement signed on March 3rd, 1878. As a result of that agreement Bulgaria was restored on the territory of the three historical and ethnic Bulgarian regions – namely Moesia, Thrace and Macedonia. The New Bulgarian History After restoring national state-hood in 1878 Bulgaria was a constitutional monarchy with a democratic government and a quickly developing economy.

86. Enter Bulgaria - Nature, History And Wine | Nature | Wine This tour will give you general impression about bulgaria, you will visit the biggest cities in the country which have remarkable history. http://www.infohub.com/travel/sit/sit_pages/13830.html

You are here: Home Europe Bulgaria Trip Listing Service ... Home Categories Active Adventure Affinity Family Hobby ... Sports Destination Africa Asia Australia Caribbean ... South America Popular Activities Bicycle Language Schools Naturist Railway Trips ... Maps Weekend Getaways Backroad CityEscape Unique Stays Castle Hotel Eco Lodge Outdoors Fishing Lodge Guest Ranch Hunting Lodge Resorts Diving Golf Naturist Spa Are you interested? Want to learn more about this tour, order travel brochures, pose questions to the tour operator or book this tour? Click for details. Enter Bulgaria - Nature, History and Wine This tour is offered by: ( LIDIA TOURS Click here for info This tour will give you general impression about Bulgaria, you will visit the biggest cities in the country which have remarkable history. You will experience the unique atmosphere of life in some traditional Bulgarian villages, architectural and cultural reserves. You will visit the biggest monastery on the Balkan Peninsula - the Rila Monastery, picturesquely nested within the majestic mountain hills. The monastery is a place, included in UNESCO World Heritage List. At the same time, you will see local crafts, which are not typical for any other place in the world! Your Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Sofia, capital city of Bulgaria. Transfer from the airport to the hotel 4****.

87. Country Study Bulgaria Social Studies bulgaria A good overview of bulgaria , history, government, statistics and more. Country Profile bulgaria A general overview including history, http://www.archaeolink.com/country_study_bulgaria_history_c.htm

Bulgaria People History Culture Home Afghanistan Social Studies Albania Social Studies Algeria Social Studies ... Vietnam Social Studies You may find additional information about the country of your choice in the sections for Archaeology Anthropology or Ancient Civilizations Bulgaria Tourism Please Note: If you sometimes get an error message when clicking on a large text link, don't give up. Try the URL link instead. There are times when the large text link doesn't "take" for some reason, thus the built-in redundancy. Thank you. Bulgaria An excellent tool for anthropology and historical research. "Handbook Series sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Army between 1986 and 1998. Each study offers a comprehensive description and analysis of the country or region's historical setting, geography, society, economy, political system, and foreign policy." - From Library of Congress - http://countrystudies.us/bulgaria/

88. Bulgaria: Map, History And Much More From Answers.com (Click to enlarge) bulgaria (Mapping Specialists, Ltd.) Bul·gar·i·a ( bulgâr e-?, b?l- ) A country of southeast Europe on the Black Sea. http://www.answers.com/topic/bulgaria

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90. History Of Bulgaria Provides a history of bulgaria from 681 AD to the present. http://www.historyofnations.net/europe/bulgaria.html

History of Bulgaria Site Links Home Search this Site History Posters Africa ... Privacy Policy At the beginning of the Christian Era, what is now Bulgaria constituted the Roman provinces of Moesia and Thrace, a territory in which Christianity was preached at a very early period, as proved by the Council of Sardica in 343. During the migratory period Slavic races pushed forward into this region. Some time after the middle of the seventh century, the Bulgars, a people of Hunnic and Finnic stock, who had been driven from their habitations on the Volga as far as the Lower Danube, began to make incursions into Moesia and Thrace. Completing their conquest of the country in a war with the Byzantine Empire, they founded an independent kingdom about 680. The first Bulgarian state was recognized in 681 A.D. and was a mixture of Slavs and Bulgars. Several years later, the First Bulgarian Kingdom or the "Golden Age" emerged under Tsar Simeon I in 893-927. During this time, Bulgarian art and literature flourished. Also during the ninth century, Orthodox Christianity became the primary religion in Bulgaria and the Cyrillic alphabet was established. Ottoman domination of the Balkan Peninsula eventually affected Bulgaria in the late 14th century, and by 1396, Bulgaria had become part of the Ottoman Empire. Following the Russo-Turkish War (1877-78) and the Treaty of Berlin (1885), Bulgaria gained some autonomy under the Ottoman Empire, but complete independence was not recognized until 1908.

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About Us About Bulgaria Area Profiles Travel ... Links History and Civilizations The history of the land now known as Bulgaria has been determined by its location between Asia and Europe, by its proximity to powerful states competing for land and influence at the junction of trade routes and strategic military positions, and by the strong national territorial drive of various Bulgarian states. Before the Christian era, Greece and Rome conquered the region and left substantial imprints on the culture of the people they found there. The Bulgar tribes, who arrived in the seventh century from west of the Urals, have occupied the region continuously for thirteen centuries. Over time Bulgarian culture merged with that of the more numerous Slavs, who had preceded the Bulgars by one century. After converting to Christianity and adopting a Slavic language in the ninth century, the Bulgarians consolidated a distinct Slavic culture that subsequently passed through periods of both expansionist independence and subordination to outside political systems. From the ninth until the fourteenth century, Bulgaria was a dominant force in the Balkans because of its aggressive military tradition and strong sense of national identity. The chief rival and neighbour, the Byzantine Empire, left a lasting political imprint on two Bulgarian empires as it competed with them for regional domination. Marking the deterioration of both the Byzantine and the Bulgarian political structures, the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453 began four centuries of Turkish suppression of Bulgarian cultural and political institutions.

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93. Bulgaria Guide - Bulgarian Government, Bulgarian History, Visas bulgaria Guide from The Sofia Echo bulgarian geography, history of bulgaria, bulgarian government, politics review, climate in bulgaria, coastline, http://www.sofiaecho.com/bulgaria-guide-bulgarian-government-history-visas/p_76/

September 19, 2005 In this issue Top News News Business Features ... Forum Issue 37 : September 16 to 22, 2005 In the latest issue of The Sofia Echo: Bulgartabac privatisation revival...US envoy's message to Bulgarians...Opening dossiers and doors Archive Current Issue Subscription Advertising ... Real Estate Bulgaria Guide The background information you need to understand events in this country, as well as visa and immigration info and practical tips for survival. For more information please visit the following sections: Politics Geography History Statistics ... Public Holidays KEY EXERCISE: The international live-flying exercise Cooperative Key 2005 ended with a VIP day demonstration of part of the operations for which the participants had been trained. “I am impressed by the very good interaction and interoperability among military forces that are so different by nature,” President Georgi Purvanov, who is also Supreme Commander-in-chief of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, said. He was joined by Defence Minister Vesselin Bliznakov, Deputy Chief of General Staff Rear Admiral Peter Petrov and other officers. Purvanov said he hoped that the exercise would be useful for the Bulgarian armed forces and the air force in particular, which proved that the time spent on training had not been wasted.

94. Holiday Accommodation In Bulgaria, History & Nature The ideal spot for nature, history and serenity lovers! A small, familyrun, boutique hotel located in the heart of bulgaria - in the reserve mountain http://bojentsi-hotel.balkanci.com/

Our Partners www.balkanci.com www.bgreal.com www.travel.bg Please Choose Your Language Welcome to “Hadji Velinov Han”*** Guesthouse ...The ideal spot for nature, history and serenity lovers! Äîáðå Äîøëè â "Õàäæè Âåëèíîâ Õàí" Willkommen zum Gasthaus "Hadzhi Velinov Han" * * * ... der ideale Punkt fur Natur-, Geschichten- und Stillegeliebte! Ein kleines Familienhotel gelegen im Herzen von Bulgarien - im Naturschutzgebiet von Gebirgsdorf Bozhentsi: gemutliche Anpassung, kostliche Haus-gekochte Speisen und ausgezeichnete Weine in einem authentischem traditionellem bulgarischem Stil. Im Bereich gibt es grosse Gelegenheiten fur ein Eko-, Landwirtschaftlich- und Kulturtourismus, gut fur Spazieren gehen und Rad fahren entlang den wilden Waldwegs des Berges "Stara Planina". created by Ilian'co

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My Property Search Available Properties: Browse All Property Basic Search Advanced Search Investment Property ... Land For Sale Estate Agent Services Sell Property Online Free Valuations Mult-E-Mail UK Instruct An Agent ... My Favourites Property Websites: Property For Sale Rental Property Estate Agents Search Sell / Let - No Agent ... International Property Services Websites: Personal Finance For buyers For vendors For landlords ... Company information First name: Surname: E-mail: Select e-zines: Daily headlines Investment Leaseback Overseas ... Register Username: Password: LOG IN Property Investment: Location Profiles: Bulgaria Country information State structure History Geography ... Why invest? Bulgaria - History The territory of Bulgaria has been inhabited since the earliest historical times: the Stone Age and the Chalcolithic Age. Archaeological discoveries from that time have been made near Karlovo, in the region of the towns of Nova Zagora, Veliko Turnovo, Vidin, Sofia, Teteven, Troyan and in the Rhodope Mountains. The oldest gold treasure in the world, discovered near Varna, is dated to that time.

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The Virtual Jewish History Tour Bulgaria Ancient Period Byzantine and Bulgar Rule Turkish Rule Independent Bulgaria ... In the 1980 and 1990s Ancient Period menorah testifies to the existence of a Jewish community. The Latin inscription mentions the archisynagogos Joseph. Theodosius I's decree to the governors of Thrace and Illyria in 379 shows that Jews were persecuted in these areas and synagogues destroyed. Byzantine and Bulgar Rule Judaism day of rest suicides Hebrew alphabet as well in order to represent sounds which did not exist in the Greek alphabet, e.g., Sh and Ts. It is believed that Cyril made his translations of parts of the Bible from the Hebrew original. There is evidence of Jewish settlement in Nikopol in 967. In the early 12th century Leo Mung, born a Jew and later a pupil of the 11th-century Bulgarian talmudist Tobiah b. Eliezer, became archbishop of the diocese of Ochrida and Primate of Bulgaria. The Bogomil movement, a Christian sect that spread through Bulgaria in the 11th century, rejected most books of the Old Testament , but awakened interest in Judaism as the source of certain Christian theological doctrines. The Bulgarian attitude to Jews at the time was generally favorable; Jewish merchants from

97. Archeologists Excited By Roman Treasure In Bulgaria From novite, archeologists will start some researches into the history of the Roman treasure of a total of 800 golden Republicanperiod coins dated from the period of II-I century B.C.E. as well as some Roman denars dated from the I century B.C.E. http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=31113

98. History Of Macedonia And The Macedonian Nation Map depicting the partition of Macedonia by Greece, bulgaria, Serbia, and Albania in Map of the Times Atlas of World history showing Pirin Macedonia as http://historyofmacedonia.org/

CONCISE MACEDONIA ANCIENT MACEDONIA ... Links You can also c lick here to go directly to AncientSculptureGallery.com's Hellenistic, Macedonian, Greek, and Roman sculptures. Ancient Sculpture Gallery has 9 different busts, statues, and plaques of Alexander the Great (including the famous Alexander Sarcophagus) and sculptures of Philip of Macedon, Demosthenes, Achilles, Hippocrates, Caesar, Apollo, Aphrodite, Heracles, Pan, Orpheus, Zeus, Artemis, Hermes, Dionysus, Athena, Perseus, Medusa, Eros, Centaur, Lapith, Nike, the Maenads, the Muses, the Graces, etc. Archeological News Tomb of the Last Macedonian King Perseus Found after Joint Italian-Macedonian Excavation Effort Macedonian Criticism of Oliver Stone's film Alexander Quicklinks Philip II of Macedon - King of Macedonia Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia Evidence of 2500 years long existence of the Macedonian Nation Documents of the Continued Existence of Macedonia and the Macedonian Nation for a period of over 2500 years New Book : "The Descendents of Alexander the Great of Macedon - Arguments and evidence that today's Macedonians are descendents of the ancient Macedonians"

99. History, Bulgaria: Page 1. Index To Biographical Entries. The Columbia Encyclope history, bulgaria Page 1. Index to Biographical Entries. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 200105. http://www.bartleby.com/65/cat/bio/bulhistbio1.html

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100. History Of Bulgaria The state of bulgaria has 1300 years old history and it is ranked third for the number of its archaeological monuments. http://www.motoroads.com/why_bul_history.html

@import url(motoroads.css); Monasteries Treasures Black Sea Mountains ... Veliko Tarnovo isMenuSet = true; Bike rent Airfare Reservations E-cards ... Black Sea History Cities Economy Climate Nature ... Info Kazanlak tomb Satyr on a bronze sitala Mural painting Madara horseman Rogozen treasure BULGARIAN HISTORY The Bulgarian lands are ancient crossroads. They were populated from remote antiquity and remember many ancient civilizations. The state of Bulgaria has 1300 years old history and according to the statistics it is ranked third (after Greece and Italy) for the number of its archaeological monuments. The earliest inhabitants of the present Bulgarian lands were the Thracians Ancient Greek historian Herodotus describes the Thracians as the second biggest tribe in the Ancient world, after the Indians. The most famous Thracians were Spartacus and Orpheus. Spartacus was born on the territory of present-day town of Sandanski (south-western Bulgaria) and as an adolescent was sold into slavery in ancient Rome. Later he became the legendary gladiator that led the biggest slave uprising in the Antiquity. Orpheus is known for his incredible talent as a musician and singer. He was born near the present village of Guella in the Rhodope mountain a little before the Trojan war. The legend tells that he was the greatest singer of all time and even the wild animals stopped to listen to his music. Also he took part in the quest of the Argonauts together with Jason and Heracles.

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