Bulgaria is situated in Southeast Europe and occupies the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula, on the Black Sea coast. It is bordered by Turkey, Romania, Macedonia, and Yugoslavia.

Bulgaria occupies a relatively small area - 111 000 sq. km, but is nevertheless distinguished by generous and varied nature - a sea with a 380 km. long coastal strip and golden beaches, 16 mountains with their own characteristic features, shelters valleys and high plateaus, over 550 curative mineral springs, dozen of unique natural phenomena and 2000 thrilling caves, a healthy climate and diverse flora and fauna.