26 Vasil Levski Boulevard 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria Tel. +359 2/963 3541, 987 3817 Tel./Fax +359 2/963 4998 Mobile +359 888 513 880 E-mail: pro@omega.bg www.protocola.com Membership Sofia Tourist Council Sofia Tourism Region
LOCATION
	Bulgaria is situated in South-Eastern Europe, in the hearth of the Balkan Peninsula and at a natural crossroad, blending the radiance of the East and the scent of the South. Bulgaria boasts a wealth of splendid landscapes, majestic mountain ranges, folding waves of supreme peaks and rolling vineyard hills, vast fertile fields and fragrant meadows, picturesque seacoast and golden sands, crystal lakes, abundant mineral springs and pure fresh air spreading the glory of nature, the blessing of legends and the generosity of its enchanting folklore and cultural heritage. Bulgaria offers a rich and diverse selection of resources, opportunities and attractions for business, leisure and entertainment, conferred by the unique mix of its accessible location, the mild and pleasant climate, the modern hotels, convention venues and resorts facilities, the precious historical sites and wonderful performing arts, the savoury traditional cuisine and exquisite wines, the heartfelt hospitality of its people.
USEFUL INFORMATION
	Territory 110 994 sq km Population 7 973 600 (ca.) Capital Sofia Official language Bulgarian Alphabet Cyrillic Religion Orthodox 86% Political system Parliamentary Republic   National currency Lev / 1 € = 1.955 BGN Measures and scales   metric system Electricity 220 V 50 Hz Time zone GMT +2 Climate mild continental with average temperatures summer / winter 25°-30° / -5°-5° C