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Interesting facts about Bulgaria, which you did not even know

Interesting facts about Bulgaria, which you did not even know

Have you ever been asked something like this: “What do you know about this country?” . And, sometimes, except for the name of the capital, there is nothing to say, and sometimes it happens that it is difficult to name it. But in our time, you can learn something unusual and fascinating about a country without even leaving your home.

Today we will make a virtual trip to Bulgaria and learn many interesting facts about the life, geography, traditions of the local peoples.


Bulgaria
is a country with a rich historical and cultural heritage. The capital Sofia is a modern city, but the history of this place can be seen everywhere, from the ground floor of the hotel to the metro stations.1. Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe, established in 681 AD.

2. In 1976, UNESCO named the ancient Bulgarian calendar the most accurate in the world.
3. The world's oldest golden treasure was found on the territory of Bulgaria in Varna - Necropolis.
4. Bulgaria has the largest IMAX 3D cinema in the world.
5. Bulgaria is the only country in the world, apart from Scotland and Ireland, that uses bagpipes. The musical instrument is known as gaida in Bulgarian.
6. Bulgarian roses are a symbol of the country, as well as an element of a major export. Rose petals are not only beautiful, but also provide approximately 85% of the world's rose oil.
7. Despite its small size, Bulgaria has an excellent climate and is one of the largest wine producers in the world. Every year the country produces about 200,000 tons of excellent quality wine.
8. Bulgarians nod their heads up and down to say "no", and shake their heads horizontally to say "yes". This often leads to hilarious situations.
9. The first electronic digital computer was invented by John Vincent Atanasov, a physicist and inventor of Bulgarian origin. Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg is also of Bulgarian descent and is believed to have been named after his Bulgarian grandfather, Marko, who emigrated to the US in 1940.
10. The first digital wristwatch was also invented by a Bulgarian. His name is Petr Petrov.

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