Bulgaria

     Bulgaria is situated in South-eastern Europe,in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula.It has a varied relief of high peaks and sprawling mountain ranges, large plains and deep valleys. Wild forests cover almost one-quarter of its territory. The major mountain ranges are Rila, Pirin, Rhodope and Stara Planina. Mussala peak in the Rila mountain range is the highest point on the Balkan Peninsula.

     Much of the Black sea coast is covered by long beaches with fine white sand. The sea itself is non-tidal, less salty and warmer than the Mediterranean. The tourism sector has flourished in recent years and holds a firm lead in the Bulgarian economy.

     The country offers a mixture of quiet rural scenery and villages that have preserved their unique spirit of old times, and modern cities pulsating with the rhythm of growing business activity and ever changing fashions. Regardless of your mood and interests, you will always find something intriguing and fascinating in this small piece of land.

     Bulgaria is famous for its natural hot mineral water springs - 1600 of them altogether. They present excellent opportunities for health tourism. The country is very rich in ancient monuments and artifacts from different epochs in its 1300 year old history and beyond. Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Greeks and Turks have left their mark and heritage to be appreciated by locals and tourists alike. The country has 9 UNESCO World Culture Heritage sites.

     Numerous monasteries, churches and mosques, some having hundreds of years of history, present a compelling attraction to every tourist. These facts have turned Bulgaria into one of the most preferable destination for real estate investment for the recent years.

     For a long time now Bulgaria has the reputation of a peaceful country with a secure government system, stable economic and lack of ethnic tense. Because of these factors Bulgaria has been invited to join the European Union in 2007 .