• Population: 7.5 million
• Area: 110,910 square km, 110,910 square miles.
• Language(s): Bulgarian, English, German, French, Russian
• Capital City: Sofia
• Major Cities: Plovdiv, Varna.
• Local Time: From 28 Mar 04 to 30 Oct 04 GMT +3, From 31 Oct 04 to 26 Mar 05 GMT +2
• Currency: Lev (BGL 1 = 100 Stotinki)
• Notes: BGL: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports
Required, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of National Identity Cards issued to nationals of countries who have signed reciprocal agreements with Bulgaria.

Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for 3 months beyond period of intended stay.

• Bourgas (BOJ)
• Sofia (SOF)
• Varna International (VAR)

Bulgaria is a moderately developed European nation undergoing significant economic changes. Tourist facilities are widely available although conditions vary, and some facilities may not be up to Western standards. Goods and services taken for granted in other European countries are still not available in many areas of Bulgaria.

Climate: Conditions will vary depending on when & where visited. Coastal areas enjoy hot, sunny summers although sudden blustery thunderstorms are not uncommon. Winters are usually mild but can suffer from particularly cold spells strong enough to freeze the Danube. Inland, summers are warm to hot with cold winters. In mountain areas summers are sunny but cooler & winters cold & fresh with snow.

Clothing: Light clothes plus warmer wear in summer, warm clothes or thermals for winter. Rainwear at any time.