Bulgaria, with Sofia as its capital and most important city, is home to 6 and a half million souls in a territory of 110,879 km². Nestled in the heart of the Balkans, Bulgaria has a rich history and culture. Its official language is Bulgarian, and its currency is the Bulgarian lev. The Orthodox religion predominates, with Muslim and Catholic minorities. Bulgaria is part of the European Union.
With a population density of 59 inhabitants per km², the population is concentrated in cities such as Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas. It has a beautiful coast on the Black Sea. The ethnic majority is Bulgarian, with Turkish, Gypsy and Romani minorities.
Official statistics say that 6.2% of Bulgarian women married a foreigner. The most common countries of origin are: Germany, the United Kingdom, Austria, Spain and Greece.
For their part, Bulgarian women prefer to emigrate to: Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Austria and Spain. The main reasons are the search for better economic opportunities and a better standard of living.
The swaying anatomies swarm around us, the streets of Bulgaria are a true feast for the eyes.
These days the main concerns of Bulgarians are: the war in Ukraine, economy, corruption, unemployment, emigration and rural depopulation and the future of the European Union.
As for Bulgaria's friendly countries, they are: historically Russia, Turkey, Greece, Romania and the countries of the former Yugoslavia. As for enemies, there is no defined enemy, but relations with NATO and some European Union countries have been tense in the past.
Bulgaria finds itself in a complex geopolitical situation. It is a member of the European Union, but although it has recently made efforts to stop depending on its cheap energy, it maintains a close relationship with Russia. The situation in the Black Sea is also a sensitive issue, with the war in Ukraine so close.
Bulgaria's economy is in transition, with moderate growth in recent years. Unemployment remains a major problem even though a large part of the population has emigrated.
Regarding immigration, only 2.5% of the workforce in 2023 is made up of foreign workers, mainly from: Turkey, Ukraine, Greece, Romania and North Macedonia.
Bulgaria invites you to discover its charms: its ancient traditions, its exuberant nature, its golden beaches and the warmth of its people.
Thank you for accompanying us through the streets of Bulgaria, a country with a rich history and culture, it faces some challenges such as the economy, corruption and unemployment. However, it also has many opportunities and aspires to a better future within the European Union.
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🔎 I am Gustavo Llusá, Argentine, after traveling for several years through more than 65 countries I settled in Latvia where I married Dace and learned to know another way of life, on the other side of the map.
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