A true diamond of the Black Sea coast, Golden Sands traditionally attract numerous tourists because of its beneficial location, clean environment, and mineral springs. That is why locals are accustomed to a big number of guests and are always ready to help tourists. Moreover, different nations have mixed in this region since prehistoric times. There is a beautiful legend about the appearance of the resort. According …
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If the attractions presented in the resort seem insufficient, you can go on an excursion to the nearby town of Balchik. This city was founded more than 2.5 thousand years ago. On its territory, historical sites of the most different periods, including ancient times, were preserved. In this city also, is the largest botanical garden on the Balkan Peninsula, in which more than 3,000 species of rare plants and flowers …
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6. The body language of the locals is different from the usual one. This is often the cause of misunderstandings. The locals shake their heads in a sign of consent. If a person nods, then they want to express disagreement.
7. Tourists will find many pay phones throughout the resort. These phones are the best way to call to other countries and cities. They are operated by special plastic cards that …
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Rock Bar is the best choice for all vacationers who want to listen to live music. Excellent cocktails, beer, amazing friendly atmosphere (thanks to which it is so simple to make friends with other visitors and communicate in a pleasant atmosphere) – these are just some of the reasons why this bar is so popular. Megapark Dolphin is an interesting club perfect for evening and nighttime. Numerous guests of the club …
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Among festivals in Golden Sands, it is important to mention three popular contests. The first event lasts the whole June. It marks the official opening of the holiday season. This is the time when vacationers can attend numerous dancing, music, and theater performances, as well as interesting art exhibitions. In the middle of June, there is also one more interesting event, the International Children’s …
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Fans other culinary trends will also not be bored at Golden Sands as they can visit various restaurants dedicated to Chinese, Indian and Italian cuisine. In addition to this, during a walk through the picturesque boulevards of the resort one can find a rich choice of cozy cafes. In some of them menus are limited to desserts only, while others offer a lot of interesting appetizers, wines and soft drinks. Gastronomic …
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Moving around in Bulgaria - transportation
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Bulgaria has a railway network that functions not only within the country, but also between neighboring European countries. The total length of railway track is six thousand kilometers. The cost of travel is low. All trains are divided into express and passenger. The wagons are divided into two classes, depending on the degree of comfort and a number of additional services. As a result, the cost of travel also varies. In view of the territorial location of Bulgaria, water transport is also actively employed. It is mostly composed of ferries, small pleasure boats and cruise liners. They cruise along the Black Sea coast, as well as along the Danube. The roads in Bulgaria are in a rather deplorable state, although they are constantly being repaired. Marking in some places are completely absent just as there are no lightings at night. The culture of driving of the local population is also a far cry from European standards. At the same time, some highways in the country are on a paid basis.
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Economy roadmap of Bulgaria
The largest export partners of Bulgaria are Germany, Italy, Greece, Belgium, Serbia, and Turkey. The largest import partners on the other hand are Germany, Russia, Italy, Austria, and Ukraine. The country’s GDP as of 2006 is more than $ 55 billion. At the same time, annual GDP growth is at least 0.5%. To date, GDP per capita is about 16,000 dollars. Most of the labor force is concentrated in the services sector, which is more than 62% of the total working-age population. According to data as of last year, the unemployment rate is 10%, and this is quite high taking into account the data of neighboring countries. Despite stable economic growth, more than 16% of the population still lives below the poverty line. Public debt is more than 19% of GDP.
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