Fun facts about Bulgaria
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The name Bulgaria is derived from the Bulgars, a tribe of Turkic origin.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea.
From the “Etymology” section
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The invention of goldworking is credited to the Varna culture, which produced the oldest golden jewellery in the world.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea.
From the “History” section
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Musala, at 2,925 metres, is the highest point in both Bulgaria and the Balkans.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea.
From the “Geography” section
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Bulgaria's biodiversity is one of the richest in Europe, with 41,493 plant and animal species present.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea.
From the “Geography” section
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Bulgaria became a member of NATO in 2004 and joined the European Union in 2007.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea.
From the “Politics” section
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