Bulgaria: A Land of Growth and Opportunity

With its roots dating back some 1,300 years, Bulgaria is a country both rich in tradition and ripe with opportunity. Situated in the southeastern part of Europe, it has a population of approximately 7.6 million. Bulgaria became a member of the European Union in 2007.

In recent years, Bulgaria has undergone enormous change, transforming itself from a poor, underdeveloped communist state to a modern, democratic and dynamic country. This transformation has resulted in a pro-business environment that offers great investment potential. Forbes Magazine has called the capital city of Sofia one of the world's next great cities.

The routes connecting Europe with Asia and Middle East have crossed Bulgarian territory for centuries—the country has long been a crossroad for trade and transport. Bulgaria is also famous for its picturesque natural scenery. In spite of its relatively small territory, the country has a variety of natural features. High mountains, luscious lowlands, and undulating grasslands are the typical landscape of the country. Spacious beaches and stunning coasts line the Black Sea shore.

Bulgaria is one of the oldest states in Europe. Situated in the southeastern part of Europe, it is one of the latest additions to the European Union. In recent years, Bulgaria has undergone tremendous changes; the country has transformed from a poor, undeveloped communistic state to a democratic nation that has integrated well into the EU. This picturesque country is located in southeastern Europe, in the northeastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It shares borders with Turkey and Greece to the south, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Romania to the north, and the Black Sea to the east. Bulgaria has a population of nearly eight million people. Its capital city is Sofia, which is located in the western region, was born 7,000 years ago in the green embrace of the Vitosha Mountains. Today, Sofia is among the world's up-and-coming greatest cities, according to a ranking by Forbes magazine.