Bulgaria
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Flag Description
Three equal horizontal bands of white (top), green, and red; the national emblem formerly on the hoist side of the white stripe has been removed - it contained a rampant lion within a wreath of wheat ears below a red five-pointed star and above a ribbon bearing the dates 681 (first Bulgarian state established) and 1944 (liberation from Nazi control).

Currency
The lev.

Astronomy
Today's date is September 6, 2008. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Romania and Turkey.

Climate
Temperate; cold, damp winters; hot, dry summers.

Terrain
Mostly mountains with lowlands in north and southeast.

Elevation Extremes
Lowest point: Black Sea 0 m ... Highest point: Musala 2,925 m

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This is a map of Bulgaria. The map illustrates the location of Sofia and its proximity to Pleven, Stara Zagora, Varna, and the Black Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Romania / Greece / Turkey

Bulgaria News:
EU suspends funding for Bulgaria
The European Commission suspends aid to Bulgaria worth hundreds of millions of euros amid concern about organised crime.
EU plans to block aid to Bulgaria
The European Commission plans to block almost $1bn in funds for Bulgaria as penalty for failing to beat corruption.

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