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Charming Bulgaria will surprise you pleasantly with its beautiful landscapes, delicious cuisine, hospitable people and interesting history. Bulgaria is situated in south–eastern Europe. It occupies the central part of the Balkan peninsula on both sides of the Balkan Mountains (the Balkans), from which the peninsula has taken its name. The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name, language and alphabet) of the First Bulgarian Empire (632/681 – 1018), which at times covered most of the Balkans, and spread its alphabet, literature and culture among the Slavic and other peoples of Eastern Europe.

Bulgaria is a beautiful mountainous country, with tourism opportunities being one of its biggest assets. The country possesses beautiful landscapes and beaches, and is becoming a real resort paradise. The Black Sea Coast on its eastern border is famous for its fine sand beaches, and perfect water and air temperatures.

Sitting on an elevated plateau at the feet of Mount Vitosha, Sofia is the highest located capital in Europe with a population of around 1.2 million. For centuries the centre of trans–European routes, Sofia sits midway between the Black Sea and the Adriatic.

Bulgaria in figures

• Territory – 110 993,6 sq.km
• Population – 7 973 671
• Capital – Sofia (1 173 811 inhabitants)
• Time zone – GMT +2.00

Climate Bulgaria has a temperate climate, with cool and damp winters, very hot and dry summers, and Mediterranean influence along the Black Sea coast. The barrier effect of the Balkan Mountains influences climate throughout the country: northern Bulgaria gets slightly cooler and receives more rain than the southern regions.

Real Estate in Bulgaria
In the last three years average housing prices in the country almost doubled. On a national level price differences between cities providing most and least expensive housing, grew. The average residential property price in 2006 equalled 667 Euro /sq.m. and rose to 885 Euro/ sq.m. in 2007, this represents a significant growth of +28%. The average asking price in the capital Sofia is 1,094 Euro /sq.m.

About ERA in Bulgaria
ERA Bulgaria officially joined the ERA network in September 2007 and is one of the very first international residential real estate brands to enter the Bulgarian market. In cooperation with the ERA global network, ERA Bulgaria has developed entirely new and modern managing and training methods in order to meet the requirements and the needs of its Bulgarian customer base.