The Birthplace of Yogurt
Bulgarian yogurt is world-famous for its unique health benefits. It contains Lactobacillus bulgaricus, a lactic acid bacteria found naturally only in the air and flora of Bulgaria, giving it an incomparable flavor and texture.
Europe's Oldest Inhabited City
Plovdiv has been continuously inhabited for over 8,000 years, making it older than Rome, Athens, and Carthage!
The Valley of Roses
Bulgaria produces up to 70% of the world's rose oil, a critical ingredient in almost every luxury perfume.
Creators of the Cyrillic Alphabet
The Cyrillic script was developed in the First Bulgarian Empire during the 9th century AD. Today, over 250 million people worldwide use it, making it the third official script of the European Union.
The Unchanged Name
Bulgaria is the only nation in Europe that hasn't changed its name since its founding in 681 AD.
Oldest Gold in the World
Discovered near Varna, the world's oldest gold treasure dates back to 4600 BC, meaning humanity's finest golden artifacts were crafted right here over 6,500 years ago.
Ancient Wine Traditions
The Thracians who inhabited modern Bulgaria were legendary winemakers. This ancient winemaking heritage spans over 4,000 years and remains alive today.
The Cosmic Bagpipe
Bulgaria's traditional giant Rhodope bagpipe, the Kaba Gaida, plays haunting deep notes. Bulgarian folk song 'Izlel e Delyu Haydutin' is soaring into deep space aboard the Voyager 1 and 2 probes!
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