Bulgaria is a very safe country. We avoid military conflicts, crime is low, we don’t actively engage in heated political debates, public protests are rare (but avoid them if they do break out), and religions coexist happily on the whole.

Is Bulgaria a poor country?

The World Bank classifies Bulgaria as an upper-middle income nation. Bulgaria has a well-educated workforce, but it is considered the poorest nation in the European Union.

Is Bulgaria safe for solo female Travellers?

In general, Bulgaria is a safe country for solo female travelers. If men like you, they will probably express their feelings in a loud manner by whistling or throwing out compliments, but this is part of Balkan macho culture and you don’t have to feel intimidated by it.

What religion is in Bulgaria?

The constitution recognizes Eastern Orthodox Christianity as the country’s “traditional” religion, and the law exempts the Bulgarian Orthodox Church (BOC) from registration.

What language do they speak in Bulgaria?

Bulgarian
Bulgaria/Official languages

Can you use the euro in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is an EU country although it has not adopted the Euro. While it may do in the future, currently only the lev can be used. Regardless of what currency you are shown, you will always pay in the official Bulgarian currency, the lev.

Is tap water safe to drink in Bulgaria?

Generally speaking, the water in Bulgaria is relatively safe to drink, if not always the best tasting. Then again, bottled water is very cheap in Bulgaria, so it wouldn’t hurt to rely on bottled for drinking water. But brushing teeth, etc., should be fine by tap water. Don’t go anywhere near the tap water in Bulgaria.

What is Bulgaria famous food?

Here are 8 Foods You Must Try In Bulgaria:

  • Banitsa. This tasty dish is a traditional Bulgarian pastry made by layering a combination of beaten eggs and bits of cheese amongst filo pastry.
  • Tarator.
  • Meshana Skara.
  • Sarmi.
  • Shopska Salata.
  • Shkembe.
  • Kiselo Mlyako.
  • Moussaka.

    What religion do Bulgarians follow?

    By far the dominant religion in Bulgaria is Eastern Orthodox Christianity, professed by the prevalent ethnic group, the Bulgarians, who are adherents of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.

    Do they celebrate Christmas in Bulgaria?

    Despite being a majority Eastern Orthodox country, Bulgarians celebrate Christmas on December 25. This is unusual because Eastern Orthodox cultures usually celebrate the holiday on January 7. However in Bulgaria, you can experience the holiday festivities in the weeks leading up to December 25.

    What is the religion in Bulgaria?

    How much cash can I bring into Bulgaria?

    You can import lev or foreign currency up to the value of 8,000 lev (€4,000) without having to make a declaration. If you’re carrying between 8,000 and 25,000 lev or the equivalent in foreign currency, you must fill out a Customs Currency Declaration and go though the red channel at Customs when you arrive in Bulgaria.