The country’s position at the intersection of the Continental and Mediterranean air masses as well as the barrier effect caused by the mountains gives different climate zones. The capital, Sofia, has the most commercial and cultural facilities while agriculture, power engineering, and several heavy industries drive the biggest part of the economy.
The lowlands receive snowfall from mid-October to mid-May, with an annual average of 25–30 days of snow cover. Bulgarian Ambassador to the United States (1998-2002); prime minister of Bulgaria (1991-92). Steppe grasslands at Point Kaliakra, Bulgaria, on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea.Griffon, Egyptian, and black vultures feeding on a dead goat in Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains.
All the ethnic groups are fluent in Bulgarian as a first (85.2% of the population) or second language.
The two main climatic conditions are warm temperate humid climate (Cfa classification) and humid snow climate (Dfb Classification). Continent Country Europe Bulgaria Europe United Kingdom Europe Norway Europe Russian Federation Europe Romania Europe Republic of Serbia Europe Spain Europe Kingdom of Sweden Asia Japan Asia People's Republic of China America United States of America America Canada Continent Country Europe Republic of Albania Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The major rivers are the Bulgaria’s numerous lakes may be coastal (such as the large lakes around Varna and Burgas, both on the Black Sea), glacial (such as those in the southern mountains), structural, or Most of Bulgaria has a moderate continental climate, which is tempered by Mediterranean influences in the south. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica.Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students.
Bulgaria's president and prime minister are locked in a confrontation after the government refused to resign following a police raid on the president's building. The Thracian tomb of Sveshtari is a reminder of the Getae culture which displays architectural décor with half plant caryatids, polychrome half human and painted murals. The country is a Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Republic and is headed by a President and has a Prime Minister. The country’s position at the intersection of the Continental and Mediterranean air masses as well as the barrier effect caused by the mountains gives different climate zones. The average annual temperature is 51 °F (10.5 °C), but this conceals a wide variation; temperatures as low as −37 °F (−38 °C) and as high as 113 °F (45 °C) have been recorded.
In northeastern Bulgaria is the Srebarna Nature Reserve which preserves 139 species of plants with eleven of them near extinct.
During the Rila National Park is a refuge for local fauna, such as suslik, rock partridges, chamois, capercaillie, chough, accentor, The Bulgarian government has introduced a number of conservation measures, including steps to protect soil, water, and air from pollution and to establish protected areas of outstanding interest to naturalists.
Finally, the ancient city of Nessebar or the Pearl of the Black Sea in Burgas Province holds a rich history of over three millennia which portrays numerous civilization that took place over the years.All maps, graphics, flags, photos and original descriptions © 2020 worldatlas.com The two main climatic conditions are warm temperate humid climate (Cfa classification) and humid snow climate (Dfb Classification).
Like other nations of the Balkan Peninsula, Bulgaria claims a mix of Eastern and Western Nearly rectangular in outline, Bulgaria is bounded by All but a short section of the northern frontier of Bulgaria is marked by the lower Another mountain mass covers southern Bulgaria. Founded in the 7th century, Bulgaria is one of the oldest states on the European continent.
Bulgaria is a predominantly urban country with the majority of people in the 28 provinces living in urban areas.
Hailstorms occur between May and The relatively large number of Bulgarian plant and animal species reflects the country’s location adjoining several of the great Eurasian biogeographic zones.
Islam is second with close to 10% of the population.The Pirin National Park in South Bulgaria covering a great part of Pirin Mountain is home to large 118 glacial lakes, the deepest and widest being Popovo lake.
Both male and female Bulgarians have an almost equal literacy level which is around 98.6%. Bulgaria, officially Republic of Bulgaria, Bulgarian Republika Bŭlgariya, country occupying the eastern portion of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe.
The former’s warmest month average is 71.6°F while the latter’s warmest month averages above 50°F. Over time, Bulgaria has gone through several distinct periods; the Old Great Bulgaria (632-668 AD), First Bulgarian Empire (681-1018), Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396), and Principality of Bulgaria up to the current republic.The 2011 Bulgarian National Census recorded a total of 7,364,570 people living in Bulgaria with 84.8% being the main Bulgarian ethnic groups and the rest being Turkish, Roma and other minorities.