Bulgaria Capital The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia. Size The size of Bulgaria is 42,855 square miles. Bordering Countries The bordering countries of Bulgaria are Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, and Turkey. Surrounding Bodies of Water Bulgaria's surrounding bodies of water are the Black Sea, Danube River, and other smaller bodies of water. Climate Northern Bulgaria is generally colder and wetter than the south and temperatures range from (-36.94°F) to (113.36°F). Slogan Your noses will love Bulgaria's red roses. Population Bulgaria's current population is about 6.7 million people. Government Bulgaria's type of government is a Parliamentary Republic. Current Political Leader Bulgaria's current political leaders are: Prime Minister: Rumen Radev President: Iliyana Yotova. Type of Money Bulgaria's type of money is the Euro. Major Religions Bulgaria's major religions are Bulgarian Orthodox, Islam, Protestant, and Roman Catholic. Languages Spoken The languages spoken in Bulgaria are Bulgarian, Turkish, and Romani. Leisure Activities Bulgaria's leisure activities include making wine, telling stories, singing songs, backgammon, gardening, and cards. Life Expectancy On average, males live to about 71-72 years old and females live to about 79 years old. Natural Resources Bulgaria's natural resources are lignite coal, copper, lead, zinc, iron, and ore. Main Industries Bulgaria's main industries include metal and mineral extraction, chemicals, machine building, food processing, and essential oil and cosmetics. Other Facts Some other facts are that the red rose is Bulgaria's national flower. Bulgaria is the world's biggest producer of lavender and rose oil which are used inside perfumes. The name Bulgaria came from the Bulgars. Imports Bulgaria's imports are energy products, machinery, electrical equipment, motor vehicles, and pharmaceuticals. Exports Bulgaria's exports are refined petroleum, explosive ammunition, copper products, wheat, and electrical machinery. History The Balkan Wars The First Balkan War was in 1912. The Second Balkan War was in 1913. Bulgaria lost the Balkan Wars. Bulgaria lost their territory. Survival and Triumph The eastern Bulgarian provinces and the capital were taken in. The southeastern provinces, with Okhrida as the new state capital were for a long time successful in staving off defeat. In 1018 they were finally conquered by the Byzantine emperor Basil the second. First for the Slavs In the year A.D. 681, a treaty was signed in which the Byzantine rulers agreed to pay tribute to the newly founded state of Slavs and Bulgars. This was a precedent and an achievement for the seven tribes. This country became a barrier against nomadic incursions from the northeast. Traditional Clothing Bulgaria's traditional clothing for women is a white chemise/shirt, a woolen overdress, an apron, and a headdress. Men wear long white shirts, vests, belts, and tight or wide pants. Holidays Some Bulgarian holidays are Baba Marta Day, Day of the Shepard, and Festival of the Vineyards. Traditional Food Bulgaria's traditional foods include fresh salads, yogurt-based dishes, grilled meats, and pastries. Visit Revadinovo Castle Visit Revadinovo (rah-vah-dee-no-voh) Castle because you can: see the beautiful lakes with swans; explore the petting zoo; and toss a coin in the "Fountain of Wishes". It is located near the Black Sea coast of Ravadinovo, only a few kilometers from the town of Sozopol. Unique Places to Visit Visit Plovdiv Visit the city Plovdiv (plaav-duhf) because you can: see the Maritsa river in the middle of the Thracian plain; go to the International Trade Fair; and walk the streets of Bulgaria's second largest and most beautiful city. Visit Balchik Visit Balchik (ball-cheek) because you can: go to the largest botanical garden on the Balkans; relax on the Bendida beach; and play lighthouse golf. It borders the Black Sea and is located in the Dobrich Province. Sienna's research for her global study in 4th grade at Cape Henry Collegiate