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About Bulgaria

• A picturesque small country called Bulgaria has
  existed for more than 13 centuries in Europe,
  linking East and West.

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Bulgaria remembers great people

• who wrote its turbulent history.

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• Situated in Southeastern Europe, Bulgaria
• occupies the northeastern part of the Balkan
• Peninsula.

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• The period following Bulgarias Liberation
• (1878) was characterized by sweeping
• construction. Urban development plans were
• made en masse, the town and city centers
• were shaped, solid buildings of a new,
• European look were put up, decoration of
• the urban houses was modernized.

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National Parks

• Pirin, Rila and Central Balkan are among the
  largest and most valuable protected areas in
  Europe. They contain some of Europes remaining,
  extant, wild regions.

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• Identified as Category II protected areas by
• the World Conservation Union, the Parks
• are managed in accordance with the latest
• conservation principles and approaches.

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• Worldwide, national parks are generally
• designated to preserve representative natural
• features, wildlife and habitats of the country.

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• The Bulgarian National Parks offer excellent
• opportunities for tourism, scientific research
• and education.

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• The National Parks also
• include rivers, lakes, natural landmarks,
• waterfalls, and exceptional landscapes.

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