Bulgaria is a state in South-Eastern Europe. Satellite map of Bulgaria shows that the country occupies 22% of the total area of the Balkan Peninsula. The map also shows that the country is bordered by Greece, Serbia, Turkey, Romania and Macedonia. The water borders run along the Black Sea and the Danube River. The area of the country is 110,993 sq. km.
The largest cities in Bulgaria are Sofia (the capital), Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas and Ruse.
The economy of Bulgaria is based on coal and gas mining, developed agriculture, service industry and tourism. The presence of a low income tax (10%) attracts foreign investment to the country. Despite the active development, the country's economy is still quite unstable, which makes Bulgaria one of the cheapest countries in Europe. The national currency is the Bulgarian lev.
The resort town of Nessebar
A Brief History of Bulgaria
681-1018 - First Bulgarian kingdom
1018-1185 biennium - Bulgaria under the rule of Byzantium
1185-1396 - Second Bulgarian kingdom
1396-1878 - Bulgaria under rule Ottoman Empire, constant uprisings against the Turkish authorities, the Russian-Turkish war of 1877-1878.
1878-1908 - Principality of Bulgaria under the protectorate of the Ottoman Empire
1908-1946 - Third Bulgarian kingdom
1946-1990 - People's republic Bulgaria, development according to the socialist model
1990-present time - Republic of Bulgaria
Fortress Tsarevets in Veliko Tarnovo
Sights of Bulgaria
On a detailed satellite map of Bulgaria, you can see some natural attractions: Mountain peaks Musala (2925 m) and Vihren (2915 m), Malyovitsa mountain, Srebarna reserve, Cape Kaliakra, Shipka pass, seven Rila lakes, Iskar and Koprinka reservoirs.
Among the architectural sights of Bulgaria, it is worth highlighting the fortresses Tsarevets, Baba Vida and Belogradchik, Rilskiy, Bachkovskiy, Rozhenskiy and Troyanskiy monasteries, cave churches in Ivanovo, the summer residence of the Bulgarian kings Evksinograd, the Buzludzha house-monument on the top of the Balkan Mountains and the Madaar horseman bas-relief. For architectural sights, we also recommend going to Sofia, Plovdiv, Nessebar, Sozopol and Balchik.
Rila Monastery
In the period from December to February, tourists come to the ski resorts of Bulgaria, and from March to September - to beach resorts... The most famous ski resorts are Pamporovo, Bansko and Borovets; the most famous beach resorts - Sozopol, Albena, sunny Beach, Golden Sands, etc.
Romantic natures will be interested in the Valley of Roses, not far from the city of Kazanlak.
Abandoned house-monument of Buzludzha
Tourist notes
Gulrypsh - a summer cottage for celebrities
There is an urban-type settlement Gulrypsh on the Black Sea coast of Abkhazia, the appearance of which is closely connected with the name of the Russian philanthropist Nikolai Nikolaevich Smetsky. In 1989, due to the illness of his wife, they needed to change the climate. Case decided the matter.We continue to publish maps of various countries of the world. Today another card - Bulgaria.
In a nutshell, we will tell you about this state.
The map shows that Bulgaria is located in Southeast Europe. Washed by the Black Sea. Borders with Romania, Greece, Turkey, Serbia and Macedonia.
By the way, this state is one of the few where you can find almost any kind of rest. This is the sea with beaches, and SPA, and even ski resorts. The service in Bulgaria is simply amazing, and if you want to relax with a child, then this country is an ideal option.
You can get there either by train or by plane.
Basically, Bulgaria attracts tourists by the Black Sea coast, the resorts of which are not only beautiful, they are extraordinary!
Interactive map of Bulgaria
Below is an interactive map of Bulgaria in Russian from Google. You can move the map to the right and left, up and down with the mouse, and also change the scale of the map with the "+" and "-" icons, which are located at the bottom right of the map, or with the mouse wheel. In order to find out where Bulgaria is located on the world map or on the map of Europe, use the same method to further reduce the scale of the map.
In addition to the map with the names of the objects, you can look at Bulgaria from the satellite, if you click on the "Show satellite map»In the lower left corner of the map.
Below is a map of Bulgaria with resorts. In order to see the map in full size, click on it and it will open in a new window. You can also print this card and take it with you on the road.
You were presented with the most basic and detailed maps of Bulgaria, which you can always use to find the object of interest to you or for any other purposes. Enjoy your travels!
Every year the flow of tourists to Bulgaria growing. This is no coincidence, because the cities and resorts of the country combine ancient history and modern service, mild climate and good knowledge of Russian local residents... The coast of Bulgaria is famous for its sandy beaches and developed inexpensive resorts.
Bulgaria with seas on world map close up
- ancient country, its history goes back over 1300 years. Now it is a modern, dynamically developing state, which has been part of the European Union since 2007.
Where is it located and with whom does it border?
The Republic of Bulgaria is located on southeast Europe in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders on the southeast, south, southwest, west and north.
Bulgaria is located on west coast Black sea.
Length coastline Black Sea coast is over 400 kilometers.
How to get there?
There are several ways to get to Bulgaria:
- By plane... During the week from Sofia there are about 10 regular flights from many other cities of Russia, primarily to coastal cities;
- By train... Sofia can be reached by direct carriage through the countries of Eastern Europe. The train takes more than 2 days to reach the Bulgarian capital;
- By car... The route along the highways will be more than 2,200 kilometers. On the way, you will have to cross at least 3-4 state borders, depending on the path chosen.
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To visit Bulgaria you need a Bulgarian or Schengen visa.
Read more in how and how long it takes to fly to Bulgaria.
Map of cities and resorts
Bulgaria is a country with a small population, just over 7 million people.
Major centers
The largest cities in Bulgaria are:
- State capital city Sofia- almost 1 million 200 thousand people;
- The main port of the country is Varna with a population of 375 thousand inhabitants;
- Plovdiv- one of the oldest cities in Europe, founded by the Romans, with a population of about 340 thousand people;
- Burgas, another port with 210 thousand inhabitants.
Black sea coast
Of the approximately 400 kilometers of Bulgaria, 120 are occupied by sandy beaches.
- Another significant Bulgarian resort - "Golden Sands" located near Varna. Located on the territory national park the resort has a mild climate and golden beaches stretching for 3.5 kilometers along the coast. Vacationers have access to numerous hotels, sanatoriums, water and mud baths. "Golden Sands" is considered a rather "noisy" resort with an active nightlife.
- Not far from Golden Sands is the third most popular resort in Bulgaria - Albena, located on the territory of the Baltata nature reserve. The largest balneological center in Bulgaria is located in Albena. This is the most popular resort among European tourists in Bulgaria.
- Small resort town OK Kavarna, located to the north of Varna, attracts history buffs, because the settlement on this place was founded in ancient times. In addition, Kavarna is famous for its rock festival.
"Sunny Beach"- the largest resort center in Bulgaria, located 40 kilometers north of Burgas between the village of Vlas and the town of Nessebar in a picturesque bay.
The best Bulgarian resort has been operating since 1958 and offers tourists more than 200 hotels and 2 campings.
Local sandy beaches, stretching for more than 10 kilometers along the coast, annually receive Blue flag- an international award for the purity of the water, the quality of the beaches and the safety of swimming.
The water temperature in the season reaches 26 degrees, the average air temperature is 27 degrees above zero. To services of tourists offered: water park, water activities and attractions, swimming pools, horse riding facilities, tennis courts, amusement park, nightclubs, summer theater, casino, bowling clubs, mini golf, cinemas, cafes, restaurants and much more.
The resort hosts various music festivals and shows. Resort safe for children- entry into the sea water is gradual. If you are on vacation, then if you wish, you can leave your child in a local kindergarten with an experienced teacher.
Bulgaria is a country with a culture close to us and a similar language, but there are features that you need to know when visiting it.
Where is Bulgaria located on the world map? Official name- The Republic of Bulgaria is located in South-Eastern Europe, in the east of the Balkan Peninsula and occupies about 22% of its area. The capital of Bulgaria is the city of Sofia. In the south, the country borders with Turkey, in the west with Serbia and Macedonia, and in the north with Romania.
Unlike Turkey, almost no one gets to Bulgaria by land transport, since they will have to cross several borders of other states and, therefore, they arrive here by plane, since the flight time is short (about 2 hours 30 minutes), which is convenient for flying with children.
As we can see on the map of the coast, Bulgaria in the east is washed by the waters of the Black Sea. The Black Sea coast stretches for 400 kilometers. In the south and west of the country, mountain ranges are mainly located.
Bulgaria is full of beautiful cities and resorts. On a detailed map we can find the most famous Bulgarian resorts - Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, Obzor, Sozopol, Sveti Vlas, Riviera, etc. Most popular ski resorts countries are Bansko, Pamporovo, Borovets. On our website you will find detailed map Bulgaria in Russian with all cities, resorts and attractions. The area of the country is small, but its climate is quite diverse: the continental and Mediterranean climate prevails here, and the effect of the barrier of the Balkan Mountains can be felt throughout the country.
Bulgaria is a country located in Southeast Europe. It occupies 22% of the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. The republic ranks 103rd in the world in terms of territory and the same in terms of population. The capital of the country is the city of Sofia. The total territory of the state is 110,993 km². As for the population, in 2016, the number of residents was 7,101,859 people.
Bulgaria on the world map: geography, nature and climate
Bulgaria on the world map is located in the western part of the Black Sea. Neighbors with Romania in the North, Greece, Turkey in the South and Serbia, Macedonia in the West. As for the borders, the southern and western ones are defined by mountain ranges. The total length of borders is 2,264 km: land borders - 1181 km, river borders - 680 km, along the Black Sea coast - 400 km.
The relief of Bulgaria is varied. The territory is a large number of valleys and gorges. Plains, hills and mountains of various parameters are also observed. The peculiarity of the republic is the presence of strips of high and low landscape. They alternate among themselves.
There are 3 mountain systems in Bulgaria:
- Pirin;
- Rila;
- Rhodope.
To the ridge Rila belongs to the majestic Mount Musala. Its height reaches 2925 meters. This mountain is the highest in Balkan countries... In addition to Musala, the Rila system also includes a dozen smaller rocks with a height of over 2600 meters. Small peaks are covered with deep green meadows.
Ridge Pirin it is distinguished by rocky cliffs, on which there are practically no trees and grass. Highest point is an Mount Vihren with a height of 2915 meters.
The lands of Bulgaria consist of plains - 31%, hills and plateaus - 41%, low mountains - 10%, peaks over 1500 meters make up 3%. Bulgaria's average altitude is 470 meters.
Stara Planina (about 600 km long, 30-50 km wide) originates in the Serbian Timoshko Valley and reaches the south of the Sofia Basin in Bulgaria. The highest section - Mount Botev(2376 m).
Hydrography
The country is divided into two river systems. The map of Bulgaria in Russian shows that the big one is located in the northern part of the state, and is heading to the Black Sea. The main artery of this system is Danube river... It has a duration of about 80 km. The second, smaller, flows into the Aegean Sea. In addition to the Danube, in Bulgaria flows Maritsa river(length 490 km). Lesser known for Russian tourists is Kamchia (length 244 km).
Climate
The climate of Bulgaria is continental and Mediterranean. Precipitation in the country is observed quite often. Their average number is 730 mm per year. Least of all, about 500 mm, falls on the Black Sea coast. Therefore, droughts are observed here in August. For more high territories the average amount of precipitation increases to 2540 mm, and the air temperature in winter drops to -30 0 С.
Map of Bulgaria with cities. Administrative division of the country
The map of Bulgaria clearly shows that the country is divided into 28 regions... Each of them consists of 264 communities. The "regional governors" who govern the parts of the country are appointed by the Council of Ministers. As for the leadership of the communities, they are headed by the councils, who are elected once every 4 years.
Largest cities in Bulgaria:
- Sofia... It is not only the capital, but also the most Big city country. In addition, Sofia is the center of the Stolichna community. It is located in the western part of the state at the foot of the Vitosha massif. The climate in Sofia is moderate continental. The city is located at latitude 43. As for the air temperature, the average figures are +11.4 0 C. The winter is quite harsh.
- Plovdiv... Previously, this city was called Philippopolis. The administrative center of the region of the same name. It ranks second in size. Located in the southern part of Bulgaria, in the center of the Upper Thracian Lowland. The maximum air temperature is observed in July and August. Thermometer readings during this period reach +32 0 С. The coldest January is January. This month, the indicators drop to -3 0 C.
- Varna... The most famous port and resort town in the country. Ranks third in terms of the number of inhabitants. Varna is located in the northeastern part, on the Black Sea coast, not far from Romania. The climate is quite mild and is perfect for growing many plants. Everyone who visits Varna will be able to taste the fragrant fruits of pomegranate, kiwi, dates. Also in this part of the country rice and laurel bushes grow well. In the hottest time, water can warm up to +30 o C, and sand up to +65 o C.
For those who want to visit incredible Beautiful places our planet, this country will become the best option... Warm sea, wonderful nature will give you many pleasant minutes.
