Bulgaria is a small, yet stunning Balkan country located in the South East of Europe and bordered by Greece, Turkey, Romania, Serbia, Macedonia and the Black Sea. It has a rich and varied history, influenced by the Romans, Greeks, Bulgars and the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires. It is a former communist country with 28 provinces, and entered the United Nations in 2004 and will shortly be a member of the European Union. There is a commitment to economic reform by the Bulgarian Government (a democratic republic). (more…)