Country description
Climate
Bulgaria has mostly continental climate, in the south it is transitive to the Mediterranean one. Average temperature in July in Sofia is +16. +27°C. Average temperature of sea water in the summer is +21. +23°C.
Currency
The Bulgarian lev, 1 lev=100 stotinkas. The circulating banknotes are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 levs, coins - 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 stotinkas.
Population
Bulgaria is inhabited by 8 millions people. Population includes Bulgarians, ethnic Turks, Armenians, Greeks.
State language is Bulgarian
Transport:
Bulgaria has almost all kinds of the city and inter-city transport. The schedule of buses can be checked with the representative of the company in the resort. The taxi in Bulgaria costs approximately 25 cents/kilometre, but be aware - at the airports and hotels you need to agree the price with the taxi drivers. Therefore we recommend to take the by-passing taxi. Tickets for any municipal transportation in cities of Bulgaria costs about 15 cents. Rent of cars: Bulgaria has a lot of the companies letting vehicles for rent. To rent a car in Bulgaria you'd better to have a credit card. If you do not have it, you will need to give a pledge in the amount of $500-2000 for the case if you breach rules of traffic or do not return the car. Upon returning from the trip and in case of no revealed damages this sum will be returned to you.