Geography
| Location: Balkan Peninsula, Southeastern Europe. Neighboring countries: Greece, Serbia, Romania and Turkey. Black Sea coastline: 347 km. Territory: 111 000 sq. km. Population: 8 000 000 p. Capital: Sofia. Time zone: GMT +2 hrs Territory covered with mountains: 35 % Highest point: Mt Musala - 2925 m. above the sea. Highest mountains: Rila. Largest mountain massif: The Rhodopes Climate: mild continental Best time for biking: from April till November Best time for skiing: from December till March Best time for bird watching: May and September Best time for wildlife observation: March till May and September Best time for river adventures: April till June |
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