Where is Bulgaria? Bulgaria is located on the
Balkan Peninsula. It is bordered by Greece on the south, Serbia and Macedonia
on the west, Romania on the north, and on the east by the Black Sea and
Turkey. Bulgaria has a very rich variety of land features. The highest mountains
are in the Rila, Pirin and Rhodope Mountains in the South. Wide valleys
and plains are found in the Rose, Mizia and Trakia Valleys in the east along
with sandy beaches along the Black Sea. The climate is continental.
There are four seasons with winters that are snowy and cold
and summers that are hot.
Bulgarians
are hospitable to expatriates and will often go out of their way
to be helpful. Most of the young people speak English. There are wide variety
of stores, restaurants, service companies and night life in the capital city
of Sofia. Like most large cities there are plenty of western chain restaurants
such as McDonalds, Subway and Pizza Hut. The city is very safe, although
driving can be a challenge.
