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Sutherland Bulgaria Sutherlandlifeemea Sutherland LIFE IN BULGARIA 03. WHY BULGARIA 05. GEO & DEMOGRAPHICS 07. DOS AND DON’TS 09. COMMON PHRASES CONTENTS 11. ALPHABET 13. COST & CURRENCY 15. PLACES TO GO 28. TRADITIONS 35. EVENTS & HOLIDAYS 37. OFFICE LOCATIONS | CONTACTS 39. SUTHERLAND SITES 43. VISA | WORK PERMIT 45. REAL ESTATE AGENCIES WHY BULGARIA WHY BULGARIA Located within the south-eastern tip of Europe, neighboring Close to major European hubs Romania to the north and Greece and Turkey to the south, you have a land steeped with history, swooping mountain Political stability ranges and costal paradises. In the past few decades, Bul- Income tax is 10% garia has developed into a leading tourist destination for Excellent climate both summer sun seekers and alpine winter sports enthusi- Rich history asts. The Bulgarian countryside is beautiful and unspoiled. Diverse The wines and food are excellent and if you want some cul- culture ture, there are plenty of monasteries hidden in the moun- EU member since 2007 tains where you can hide away from the dynamics of the Very authentic Bulgarian cuisine city and reflect on life. Alongside its tourist attractions, Bul- Friendly people garia is transforming into one of the digital and technologi- Cost of living cal capitals of Europe, with no signs of slowing down. With a culture that has foundations built on strong social connec- Folklore, film and theaterfestivals tion, this makes relocating to Bulgaria easy for non-natives Dynamic nightlife making it their home away from home. It is no surprise why Seaside and mountain tourist resorts so many people are relocating to Bulgaria. WHY BULGARIA GEO & DEMOGRAPHICS GEO & DEMOGRAPHICS Area 111,000 km2 Population 7.4 million Language Bulgarian Time zone EET - Eastern European Time Climate Moderate and agreeable with four dis- tinct seasons – a beautiful, mild spring when nature bursts into full bloom, a dry and hot summer, a typically long and pleasant autumn, and relatively mild winters with lots of opportunities for skiing. GEO & DEMOGRAPHICS DOS AND DON’TS DOS AND DON’TS 01. Some basics: nodding means “no” 05. The Bulgarian diet is mainly based on and shaking one‘s head means “yes”. dairy and meat. However, even if you Holding your thumb between your have food intolerances, or you’re veg- ring and middle finger is considered etarian/vegan you still have many op- an obscene gesture in Bulgaria. tions. Bulgarian vegetables are very tasty and fresh. 02. Bulgaria is considered an overall safe country. Use your common sense and 06. You will see plenty of stray cats on the you’ll enjoy your stay. streets. If you’re inclined, buy some cat food and treat them to a nice meal. 03. Never use a taxi without stickers on it and check the tariffs before getting Tattoo culture in Bulgaria is growing in. The maximum price per km should 07. more and more, with Sofia becoming be no more than 0.79 BGN. Yellow a hub for tiny shops with big talent. If Taxi is our recommendation. you’re interested, there are also an- nual tattoo expos. The best public transport to use is the 04. subway (metro). The price of a ticket is 1.60 BGN for all transports. DOS AND DON’TS COMMON PHRASES COMMON PHRASES Hello Zdraveĭte Good morning Dobro utro Thank you Blagodarya or merci How are you? Kak si? Please Molya te I’m sorry Izvinyavay or Sŭzhalyavam Good afternoon Dobãr den Good evening Dobãr večer I don’t understand Ne razbiram Goodbye Ciao Excuse me Izvinete Okay/Fine Dobre Yes Da No Ne COMMON PHRASES ALPHABET ALPHABET Aa a (as in cat) Пп p (as in pot) Б б b (as in bus) Рр r (as in red) В в v (as in very) Сс s (as in sit) Г г g (as in good) Тт t (as in tree) Д д d (as in dog) Уу u (as in yule) Е е e (as in egg) Фф f (as in fool) Ж ж zh (as in ‘s’ in ‘leisure’) Хх h (as in house) Зз z (as in zoo) Цц ts (as in puts) Ии i (as in instant) Чч ch (as in check) Йй y (as in young) Шш sh (as in shut) Кк k (as in kick) Щщ sht (as in ‘shed’ in pushed) Лл l (as in love) Ъъ â (as the ‘u’ in but) Мм m (as in marry) Ь ь softens the sound of the consonant before it Нн n (as in no) Юю yu (as in you) Оо o (as in hot) Яя ya (as in yank) ALPHABET COST & CURRENCY COST & CURRENCY The currency of Bulgaria is called the lev or leva (plural). They come in the form of paper notes or coins, all of differ- ent value. Paper notes come in the form of: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 leva. Coins come in the form of: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 stotinki or 1 and 2 leva. The Cyrillic symbol for lev is лв and the currency code is BGN. Tipping in Bulgaria is not very strict, but is appreciated. A 10% tip is average for services such as restaurants, taxis, sa- lons, or bars. In some restaurants, however, a 10% service charge is already added so you aren’t expected to add a tip, though it might make the waiter happy. Taxi drivers typ- 1 Euro = 1.95 BGN ically will keep the leftover change as their tip so it’s smart to keep smaller notes and coins on hand. It is not expected 1 USD = 1.69 BGN to tip hotel staff unless you are in a very high-end place. 1 GBP = 2.22 BGN COST & CURRENCY PLACES TO GO PLACES TO GO RILA MONASTERY Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century in honor of the ascetic St. Ivan of Rila. St. Ivan was deeply respect- ed during his lifetime and viewed as a saint. He prayed in a cave in solitude for over 20 years and people would go there to receive his blessing. People visiting the mon- astery can hike to visit the cave. In the 14th century the Ottomans looted and destroyed the Rila Monastery and people of the church rebuilt it in the 15th century. The mon- astery was destroyed again in 1833 by a fire and only one structure remained. It was rebuilt again by Peter Ivanovich and restored to its full glory. Monks still live there so you ofen times will see them walking around. The monastery exhibits centuries of historical and religious work and is a spectacular sight to see. PLACES TO GO PLACES TO GO RILA NATIONAL PARK Rila National Park is the largest nation- al park in Bulgaria. The highest sum- mit in the Balkan Peninsula is at the Musala (2925 m). The park has 120 glacial lakes and the infamous Seven Rila Lakes. There are many places to hike in the park and many sights to see. You can also see the the longest river in Bulgaria which is called the Iskar, or the longest river in all the Balkans, the Maritsa. The highest and deepest lake is named Ledenoto ezero or Icy Lake. You are allowed to swim in the lakes, but most people admire their beauty from afar. PLACES TO GO PLACES TO GO SAINT ALEXANDAR NEVSKI CATHEDRAL The church is located at the heart of Bulgaria in Sofia and is unique in the fact that you aren’t allowed to take pictures. Sometimes visitors can expect to hear the choir singing on their visit. The interior of the church is breathtaking, but something you can only see in person. Constructed with beautiful mosaics and high ceilings the church is definite- ly a spectacular sight in Bulgaria. PLACES TO GO PLACES TO GO DEVIL’S BRIDGE Devil’s Bridge, also known as Dyavolski Most, was built in the early 16th century by a renowned artisan, called Dimitar. The bridge is located near Ardino and crosses the Arda River. There are many myths and folklore that the locals tell about the bridge. One of the legends is that every bridge that had been built on that place couldn’t withstand the rough waters of the Arda River. The artisan made a deal with the Devil to receive the secrets of build- ing a bridge. Dimitar had to sacrifice his wife and engrave the footprint of the Devil on the Bridge. If you time your day right and go at around noon on a sunny day you can see the reflection of the Devil from the bridge. PLACES TO GO PLACES TO GO THE OLD TOWN OF PLOVDIV The Old Town in Plovdiv is a place of architectural and histor- ical importance. It is situated on three of the hills of Plovdiv. It features museums, houses from the 19th century, archeo- logical sites, many cafes and restaurants, and romantic cob- blestone streets. Concerts and small venues take place here and it is a good place for sightseeing or a nice stroll through the quaint town. This World Heritage site also has many local shops and the Old Plovdiv Retro Photo shop where you can dress up in authentic, traditional Bulgarian Folk Costumes to dive into the Bulgarian spirit. If you are a fan of history, enjoy a good bite to eat, or enjoy exquisite architecture and a re- laxing ambiance then Old Town is a place for you. PLACES TO GO PLACES TO GO VITOSHA MOUNTAIN Vitosha Mountain is the third-highest peak in Bulgaria and stands at a remarkable 2,290 m high. It is located on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria and is a main symbol of the city.
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