About Bulgaria

Bulgaria is located in the South-eastern corner of Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Romania and Turkey.

Bulgarian Facts:

• Capital City = Sofia
• Currency = Lev 
• Total Area = 110,910 sq km
• Total Land = 110,550 sq km
• Total Water = 360 sq km
• Climate = Cold, damp winters and hot, dry summers
• Population = 7,450,349  
  

• Money Matters 

  The currency in Bulgaria is Lev and you can get approx 3 lev to the £1.  However now that Bulgaria are in th EU you can also use the euro in some of the larger towns and cities.  It is anticipated that the Euro will replace the Lev in 2011. 

  Typical Costs of food and drink

  
  
  • Cup or Pot or tea approx 30p
  • Cup of coffee approx 30p
  • Lunch for two approx £2.50
  • Bottle of wine approx £1.50p
  • Bottle of beer approx 40p
  • Ice Cream approx 25p
  • Soft Drink From 30p