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Geography, demographics, economy, history, and government (see also Research) - Form of government: President, elected unicameral National Assembly
- Population: 8,194,772 (70% urban)
- Total area: 110,912 sq. km
- Languages: Bulgarian (Slavonic)
- Religions: Eastern Orthodox (80%)
- Per capita GDP: $4,100 p.a. (1998)
- Exports: $4.5bn; machinery & equipment, agricultural products, fuels
- Literacy: 98% (1992)
- Life expectancy: 72.3 years (76.0f, 68.7m)
Sources
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Bulgaria
- [U.S. Library of Congress] country study - Bulgaria
- [Nation by Nation] country data - Bulgaria - facts, government, geography, history, human rights, people
- E-Conflict World Encyclopedia - Bulgaria - national anthem, flag, map, people, economy, geography, government, defence,
news and weather
- [World Skip] country data - Bulgaria
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Portals, indexes, guides, searchers, phone directories
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Executive, legislature, judiciary, ministries, departments, agencies, and commissions
- Governments on the WWW - Bulgaria - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices,
law courts, embassies, etc
- Goverment of the Republic of Bulgaria
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Human rights & civil liberties, humanitarian aid, political parties, activism, environment, and labour
- Centre for Liberal Strategies, Sofia - a new generation think tank born out of the political changes in Eastern Europe, which tries
to make a difference in both research and policy
- Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) Bulgaria (Sofia) - seeks to contribute towards a strong non-profit sector in Bulgaria, which
actively participates in the social development of the country
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office - Bulgaria
- Political parties:
- Sayuz Na Demokratichnite Sili (SDS) (Union of Democratic Forces)
- Bulgarian Socialist Party
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Education, health & public safety, religion, women, children & youth, and associations & societies
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Ethnicity, language, the arts, history & heritage, performance, costume, and literature
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Associations, competitions, leisure, and hobbies
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Guides & advice, accommodation, attractions, transport, agents, and organisers
- Balkan Bulgarian Airlines
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Statistics, government, economy, geography, demography, and society
- Essential data:
- National Statistical Institute of the Republic of Bulgaria
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Bulgaria
- [U.S. Refugee Committee] World Refugee Survey country report - Bulgaria
- Human rights:
- [International Lesbian and Gay Association] [Country Survey - Bulgaria] - information for those working to promote lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) rights
- Social development:
- [OneWorld.net] country database - Bulgaria - news articles selected from around the world
- [The Economist] country briefing - Bulgaria
- Governance:
- Governments on the WWW - Bulgaria - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices,
law courts, embassies, etc
- [CIA Library] [Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members] - Bulgaria
- [Political Resources] - Bulgaria
- [World Audit.org] national statistics and reports - Bulgaria - national statistics and reports from Freedom House, Transparency
International, Amnesty International, the International Commission of Jurists and others
- [ElectionWorld.org] election results in Bulgaria
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Newspapers & magazines, journals, television & radio, publishing, and entertainment
- Bulgaria Today (EIN News Services)
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Resourcing, manufacturing, distribution, trade, and regulation of goods and services
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Banking, investment, insurance, stockmarkets, and market regulation
- Bulgarian National Bank (central bank)
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