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Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria - Washington D.C. - At this site from the Bulgarian embassy in Washington, D.C., you will learn many facts about the government, environment, geography, and more. There is also fascinating cultural information. Did you know that a Bulgarian folk song, "Izlel e Delyu Haidutin," was selected to be sent into space on the Voyager spacecraft? It was part of the disc mixed to represent Earth's culture, including a message of greeting from earthlings to other civilizations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bulgaria - Bulgaria is located south of Romania on the Black Sea. Its early ancestry started with the Slavs in the sixth century. In the seventh century, the Turkic Bulgars began their influence in the region and founded empires through the twelfth century. The Ottomans ruled for 500 years beginning in the late 1300s. Bulgaria became independent in 1908, but the Communists took power in the 1940s and abolished the monarchy. Since 1990, the Communist party has lost its power. This site offers everything from history to music, from how to make delicious baklava to Bulgarian holidays.
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