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Bulgaria Official Facts
- Official Language: Bulgarian
- Population: 7,262,000
- Currency: Bulgaria Leva, BGN
- Major Religions:
Eastern Orthodoxy - Major Exports:
Furniture, household items and baskets; apparel and household goods from cotton; fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides; clocks, portable typewriters and other household goods
Weather in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is situated in the moderate climatic zone. The country can be conditionally divided into two climatic zones. Winters are colder in Northern Bulgaria and much milder in the Southern part of the country. Summer temperatures do not reach the extremes as in Dobroudzha and along the Danube and are usually moderate. Falls are mild and pleasant in Bulgaria. May, October and November are the months with the highest rainfall.
Teaching Abroad in Bulgaria Overview:
The Bulgarian people make their own cheese and grow their own potatoes but you will marvel at their coffee! Believe it or not, the country that was once behind the iron curtain boasts as many monasteries as America has Starbucks shops, and Bulgarians can brew a great cup of Joe that even that global franchise headquartered in Washington could appreciate. Along with sucking down the yummy beverage, make sure and check out the black sand beaches. The surf is as pretty as the ski slopes and ancient ruins that all contribute to Bulgaria's allure and charm. These attractions have been tempting foreigners to move to Bulgaria to teach English and take in the local customs, eats and overall magnetism of the area.
Interesting Facts About Bulgaria
- When Bulgarians waggle their heads Indian-style, it means yes and when they nod, it means no.
- On the 1st of March, every year, Bulgarians give each other 'martenitsas' - small figures made of white and red threads. These figures are believed to be a symbol of the awakening of spring, health and happiness.
- Peter Petroff, a Bulgarian, developed the first digital wristwatch.
- The Bulgarian Air Force developed the first air-dropped bomb in military history, during the First Balkan War.
- Bulgaria is the first Slavic nation that adopted Christianity.
Highlights of Working Abroad in Bulgaria
- You will find that hospitality is one of the distinctive qualities of the Bulgarian people.
- Taste a variety of Bulgarian cuisine, which is based on the long history of the country.
- Experience the Bulgarian nightlife after work. With fancy interiors, floorshows, original dance floors and sophisticated services, Bulgarian restaurants, bars and night clubs are cool places to experience.
- Save money. The cost of living is significantly lower than other European countries, with a dinner for two costing about seven Euros.
Festivals in Bulgaria
Rose Festival
Come smell the roses at Bulgaria's annual Rose Festival! There are three main events for visitors to take part in: the election of Queen Rose, the harvesting ritual in the rose gardens, and the parade through town. Bulgaria is one of the largest producers of rose oil in the world! The oil produced from the Bulgarian Kazanluk rose is called "liquid gold" and is used for perfumes, chocolates, liqueur, and jam. This rose oil is said to be more expensive than real gold thus the annual celebration of roses!
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