Bulgaria

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Bulgaria covers an area of about 42,800 square miles, comprised mostly of mountains with lowlands in the north and southeast. It shares borders with Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Turkey.


Travel Insurance for Bulgaria:
Area: Europe *

Know Before You Go:
FCO Country Advice for Bulgaria
 

After the Second World War the Bulgarian Communist Party emerged to become the leading political force in the country. Under Soviet guidance, a massive and brutal purge destroyed the remnants of the old regime, and by 1947 all opposition was suppressed. Policies were a direct imitation of Soviet practice: nationalisation of industry and collectivisation of agriculture. From 1954 to 1989 political life was dominated by Todor Zhivkov. Unlike other Soviet satellites, Bulgaria remained entirely acquiescent to Soviet hegemony. A good deal of economic progress was achieved, with significant industrialisation and the development of tourism and agriculture. But by the 1980s, as elsewhere in Eastern Europe, the economy stagnated and levels of indebtedness became critical. Finally in 1989 Zhivkov was ousted by members of the Communist Party, and democratic elections took place in 1990.

Weather
The predominant climate in Bulgaria is moderate and transitional continental. (2,000 to 2,400 hours of sunlight per year). Four seasons. Dry and hot summer. Average temperature (April - September): + 23 °C. Cold winter with snowfalls, average temperature: 0 °C. The average yearly temperature is 10.5 °C. A Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and mild, humid winters, prevails in the valley of the southwestern Rhodope Mountains. The northern limits of the climatic zone is the Balkan Range. .

Bulgaria driving guide
Visitors to Bulgaria may drive using their national licence, as long as it complies with international standarts. It is advisable, however, to carry an international license. There are petrol service stations along most major routes. Fuel in Bulgaria is lead free and available in the folowing octane levels: 92, 95 and 98. Diesel fuel is also widely available through the country.Road signs follow international standarts. According to Bulgarian law seat belts must be worn by all passengers, mobile phones can only be used with `hands-free` sets, and the legal alcohol limit is 0,5 pro mil. Speed limits for cars are 50 km/h (30 mph) inside the city limits, 90 km/h (55mph) outside cities and 120 km/h (75mph) on motorways Road assistance - 24 hour service tel.: /02/ 980 3308.


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* Inclusion on this guide does not guarantee travel insurance is available in this country at any given time. Travel Insurance is not available in countries for which the F.C.O. advise against travel to.

** At the time of writing, the F.C.O. advised against travel to countries, or areas thereof, marked thus at the time of writing. Travel Insurance is not available in areas where the F.C.O. advise against travel to
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You are strongly advised to visit the F.C.O. web site for up to date information and general travel advice before you travel.


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