Practical information for travellers in Bulgaria

Living Conditions

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Type of Climate: Temperate; cold, damp winters; hot, dry summers.
Tempetures vary from -1°C in January to 30°C in June.
Hotel reservation websites: Country guide on World travels website

Climate

Food Specialties: Bulgarian food is close to the traditional European cuisine. Traditional Bulgarian menu includes bread, yogurt and fresh milk, cheese, tomatoes, paprika, potatoes, onions, beans and fruits, grappa and red or white wine. Restaurants offer wide variety of cuisines. Along with the traditional Bulgarian dishes, many restaurants offer Italian, French, Greek, Chinese, German, Arabian, Hungarian, Latin American, Indian and Russian food.
A breakfast in an ordinary restaurant costs about 4 GBL, a dinner between 10 and 15 GBL.
Drinks: - Rakia: hard liquor from the brandy family
- Boza: one of the most typical Bulgarian soft drinks
- Ayran: made out of yogurt and water
For further information visit the website Findbgfood.
Dietary Restrictions: No restrictions.

Domestic Currency: Bulgarian Lev
ISO Code: BGN
To Obtain Domestic Currency: Visitors should exchange cash or travelers checks at banks or exchange bureaus. Some exchange bureaus charge commissions on both cash and travelers check transactions, which may be high or not clearly posted.
Possible Means of Payment: Major hotels accept credit cards, but most shops and restaurants do not. ATM cash machines are increasing in numbers in Sofia and other major cities, but bankcards, debit cards and credit cards should be used with caution due to the potential for fraud or other criminal activity.

Official Language: Bulgarian
Other Languages Spoken: Many Bulgarians have some level of Russian language comprehension. German and French are also widely spoken.
Business Language: Russian, English, German and French. Turkish is also used for business in the South.

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