Until 1989 Bulgaria (The People's Republic of Bulgaria) was a member of the Soviet bloc. It has been a Democratic Republic, the Republic of Bulgaria, since 1990.The president is the head of state elected by the people for a five-year term.

The political party that ruled from June 2000 till June 2005 was the party of Bulgaria's former …

Explore the shores of the Danube River searching for wildlife on a cruise through Bulgaria.

The country of Bulgaria is situated on the west coast of the Black Sea, with Romania to the north, Greece and Turkey to the south, and Yugoslavia to the west.

Visitors on a tour of Bulgaria will enjoy the varying landscape, which includes plains, plateaus, hills, mountains, basins, gorges and deep river valleys.

Natural terrain defines most of …

Much like the rest of Europe, Bulgaria has four seasons – summers are warm and sunny, while winters can be bitter cold and very snowy. Autumn and spring are a great chance to see the country in transition.

The unique cuisine of Bulgaria is a savory mix of spicy flavors and distinctly Eastern European dishes, like kebabcheta (small, spicy, minced meat rolls), Yran (a beverage of yogurt and water) and rich liquors and beers.

From the fascinating fire dances to the many traditional folkloric festivals and celebrations like Pirin Sings and Rozhen Sings, this ancient country has a distinct character that will delight you as you travel through Bulgaria.

While not quite turbulent, Bulgaria's modern political history has been a bit of a roller coaster of power transitions and changes of government, right through the 21st century.

Many ancient civilizations have molded the 1300 year-old history of the state of Bulgaria. Khan Asparouh founded the first Bulgarian Kingdom in 681. This Kingdom consisted of peoples from the ancient Bulgarian state that was situated on the Volga River, as well as the Slavs from the Byzantium Empire. This initial kingdom was located at modern-day …