Welcome To Bulgaria

Did you know that.Bulgaria is one of the oldest European countries with 20-century-old history and traditions.

Bulgaria is also known for its splendid nature and rich cultural heritage. According to the statistics, the country ranks third in Europe only after Greece and Italy for the number of its valuable archaeological monuments.

Bulgaria is the only country in Europe which has kept its name till now.

Bulgaria doesn`t have taken captive flag from its establishment until now.

King Kaloyan (a talented Bulgarian ruler) caused the greatest defeat over the Crusaders.

Bulgaria gave Europe one of its official three alphabets -Cyrillic.

The oldest gold in Europe was found in Varna, Bulgaria.

When The Lord gave the people land, the Bulgarians were the last . When they went to him, all the land was distributed. So The Lord thought for a moment, plucked a piece of paradise and gave the Bulgarians.

Bulgaria is a part of paradise

Bulgaria is smaller than most European countries but it is one of the richest in natural beauty. There are 37 mountains, 378 km of seacoast and golden beaches, beautiful valleys and over 4,000 caves.

Especially beautiful are the rock landmarks.

The magnificent Iskar Gorge

Unique Belogradchik Rocks

Wonderful Bridges in the Rhodope Mountains

Pyramids of Melnik in the foothills of the Pirin

Miraculous hand of nature has created and caves

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Another landmark is our lakes

Our country is rich in mineral water springs. Healing water in Hissar, Kyustendil and Sandanski is famous far beyond the borders of Bulgaria.

Bulgaria is one of the biggest producers of rose oil in the world

There are more than 100 monasteries in Bulgaria. Rila Monastery is the biggest. It is in the Unesco list

Bulgaria is between Europe and Asia on the crossroad of different cultures

Republic of Bulgaria

Capital (and largest city) SofiaArea 110,910km Population 7,640,238 President Rosen Plevneliev Official language BulgarianCurrency Lev

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Union Produces Strength

Rosen Plevneliev - The President of Republic of Bulgaria

Sofia

1 st January 2007Bulgaria join the European Union

NATIONAL FESTS3RD March - Liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule24TH May - The Day Of Slavonic Alphabet Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture 22ND September - Bulgarias Independence Day

Baba Marta is an old Bulgarian tradition1 st March welcoming springTypical martenitsa They are made of white and red yarn

A martenitsa tied to a blossoming tree

We give them to friends and relatives and wish good health and a long life

National traditional food

Banitsa

Bulgarian yogurt -Lactobacillus bulgaricus

Traditional Bulgarian Dance

Welcome to Kyustendil

Kyustendil is one of the oldest Bulgarian towns

Kyustendil is famous with the mineral waters and natural springs

Asclepion Pautalia is a Roman spa

The churche Saint George (XII century)

The picture gallery of Vladimir Dimitrov - The Master

The mosque of Ahmed Bey (1531)

In the southern part of town is Hisarlaka park

A region is famous as the orchard of Bulgaria

applescherries

plumes

Traditional regional fests

OUR SCHOOL

Primary School St. Kliment Ohridski

303 students from 6 to 11 years old;21 teachers and 8 staffs;11 classrooms; a computer room;a gym

Our students win many different regional and national competitions

WE ARE PLAYINGThis is the place where

WE ARE CREATING

WE ARE TAKING PART IN DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES

WE ARE HAVING A LOT OF FUN

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