Bulgaria
Bulgaria borders 5 countries: Romania, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south. In 1990, after the revolution of 1989, Bulgaria undertook a transition to democracy and free-market capitalism.
COUNTRY
Most diverse. Average height above sea level 470 m. Some 31.5% of the country territory is plain (up to 200 m above sea level), 41% are lowlands and hilly regions (from 200 to 600 m above sea level), and 27.5% are mountains (from 600 to more than 1,600 m above sea level). Bulgaria shares a border with Turkey and Greece to the south, Macedonia and Serbia to the west, Romania to the north, and the Black Sea to the east. The capital, Sofia, lies in the western region of the country. Ethnic groups include Bulgarian, Turkish, Roma, and others. The official language is Bulgarian.
MAIN INDUSTRY
Bulgaria is an industrialized nation with a developed heavy and light manufacturing industry. In 2007 industry accounted for 31.7% of GDP. This makes industry the second largest sector of the economy after services. The main industries include Metallurgical industry, electricity, electronics, machinery and equipment, shipbuilding, petrochemicals, cement and construction, textiles, food and beverages, mining, tourism
SIZE
Area: 110,993.6 sq km
POPULATION
Population: 7,973, 673 (2001)
JOB LINKS
http://www.bgrabotodatel.com
http://www.itjobs.bg
http://www.standartnews.com
http://www.pari.bg
http://www.capital.bg
http://www.jobs.bg
http://www.jobspartner.bg
http://www.jobtiger.bg
WEATHER
Moderate continental with Black Sea influence in the east and Mediterranean in the south.
BENEFITS OF BULGARIA IMMIGRATION
• Fast and hassle free application process;
• No Physical Residence required for Main Applicant and dependents;
• Government guaranteed investment and available financing option;
• Same rights as BG citizens, except voting;
• Free education and medical system throughout EU;
• Easy access to EU countries; multiple Shengen visa until 2011, no visa requirement after;
• Lowest taxation in EU and special exemption for BGIIP applicants.
• Opportunity to become resident of the European Union;
• Physical residency is waived for qualified investors;
• 5 years after maintaining the residency entitled you to apply for citizenship;
• Holding a residence visa also enable the applicants to enter and leave the country as many times as they wish without visas.
HOUSING / REAL ESTATE
The tranquility of the preserved environment of the
Mountain region offers untapped health & wealth and is an ideal location for your Property in Bulgaria.
With over 13 centuries of history preserved in its small village communities, Bulgaria is emerging to be one of the most attractive destinations if you want to escape the stress of south east England's lifestyle to have a property in Varna or a property by the Black Sea.
If it's a value for money "getaway break", a health seeking peaceful holiday, or a long term investment in a property in Bulgaria to relax and retire to, Bulgaria is the place to visit.
• Bulgaria captures a unique ecological advantage
• Only two and a half hours flight time from a choice of local airports
• An experience not to be missed
• A holiday Property in Bulgaria for you and the family or a retirement retreat by Varna and the Black Sea.
• Maybe there is a business interest waiting for you in Varna or the Black Sea.
• Owning a Property in Bulgaria. A truly unique, unspoilt, tranquil home for your future.
LIFESTYLE
For many people, one of the biggest attractions of Bulgaria is that it offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the better things of life: the beach in summer, skiing in the winter, golf, walking in the mountains, horse-riding, fishing, football; painting, photography, bird-watching; opera, theatre, music; clubs, concerts, cinema - it's all here. On the other hand, you could spend your days pottering around the garden and your evenings outside watching the sun go down over a glass of home-made wine, just like your neighbours. And It's not just the view through rose-tinted glasses that reveals the sheep and goats roaming freely around the unfenced fields and the tranquility enjoyed by people living comfortably side-by-side with nature. Self sufficiency is a respected standard - but, if you prefer, you can also buy everything you need for a completely modern lifestyle from any of the big supermarkets or shopping malls that are now open for business across the country.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
In 2008 Bulgaria was visited by a total of 8,900,000 people, with Greeks, Romanians and Germans accounting for more than 40% of all visitors. Significant numbers of British, Russian, Dutch, Serbian, Polish and Danish tourists also visit Bulgaria. In 2010, Lonely Planet placed it under 5th place on its top 10 list of travel destinations for 2011. Main destinations include the capital Sofia, coastal resorts Albena, Sozopol, Nesebar, Golden Sands and Sunny Beach and winter resorts such as Pamporovo, Chepelare, Borovetz and Bansko. The rural tourist destinations of Arbanasi and Bozhentsi offer well-preserved ethnographic traditions. Other popular attractions include the 10th-century Rila Monastery and the 19th-century Euxinograd château. Bulgaria is a year-round destination, enjoying four distinct seasons: a blooming spring, a typically Mediterranean summer, a long and pleasant autumn and a mild winter with lots of opportunity for skiing. Although Bulgaria lies in the very southeast corner of Europe the climate is never extreme in summer. There are more than 1,700 hours of sunshine, rainfall is low and the beaches are clean with eight EU blue flags. The Black Sea resorts have some of the largest beaches in Europe and offer sunbathing from May until October, while in winter heavy falls of snow are virtually guaranteed in the mountain ski resorts, which are amongst the best and most popular in Europe. Bulgaria's mountains and lakes offer clean air, endless outdoor pursuits and some fantastic landscapes. Bulgaria is an intriguing experience for everyone: for those who love the warm southern sea or snow-covered slopes, for those who want to visit cultural and historic monuments, for young people fond of entertainment, for families with children, for the aged and people seeking relaxing spa treatments, for those who dream of carefree holidays ... Bulgaria is open to the world
EDUCATION SYSTEM
Educational standards in Bulgaria are good, with 39 universities, 25 colleges
and over 450 secondary and technical schools throughout the country.
The learning of a foreign language is encouraged with English and German being the most popular.
SCHOOLING LEVEL
Basic education comprises two stages: basic education first stage from form I to form IV and basic education second stage from form V to form VII. School children who have successfully completed the first stage of basic education are awarded a Form IV Leaving Certificate. Completion of basic education is attested by a final certificate for the completion of basic education at the end of form VII.Secondary education lasts for four or five years after completion of the basic education course and is provided in three types of schools: comprehensive (general secondary) schools, profile-oriented schools, vocational (technical and vocational-technical) schools. Studies lead to the Diploma za Zavurcheno Sredno Obrazovanie and to a certificate of professional qualification awarded by professional schools
COLLEGE LEVEL
Higher education is provided by universities and specialized higher schools. Some universities are private. Higher education is regulated by the Law on Higher Education 1995 (latest amendments 2004) and the Law on Scientific Degrees and Titles (latest amendments 2000).
University level studies:
University level first stage: Bakalavr (Bachelor):
This stage of study at higher education institutions (HEI) lasts for at least four years and leads to the Bachelor's Degree (Bakalavr) in many fields. This is a degree created by the Higher Education Act of 1995. However, there are some fields where the Bachelor does not exist and where studies lead directly to the second stage of studies (Master's Degree level).
University level second stage: Magistr (Master):
This stage of study at HEI lasts for five/six years after completion of secondary education or one year after obtaining the Bachelor's Degree. Students must (usually) complete a thesis and pass a state examination. The former Diplom za Visse Obrazovanie, awarded before the 1995 law, is officially regarded as equivalent to the Master's.
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