7. 1.291.591 citizens
Sofia is Bulgaria’s capital
It is one of the 14 biggest cities in the
European Union
Is one of the most ancient cities in the
European Union
8. This city wasn’t been originally named as Sofia.
First, it was known as Sérdica.Later, as
Triaditsa, Sredets, and finally, Sofia.
In1832 it was conquered by the Ottoman
Empire, that’s why Sofia has many mosques and
turkish baths.
The 17th of September is “The day of Sofia”
, because it is the Christian date of Santa Sofia.
Alejandra.
9. It’s located in the middle of the
Balkans, west of Bulgaria, next to
Mount Vitosha,in Sofia’s
valley, surrounded by mountains.
In the city we can find a river,called
River Iskar.
10. Bulgaria is a democratic republic and it’s
actual president is Georgi Sedefchov
Parvanov (Георги Седефчов Първанов)
11. Sofia has a continental climate. The hottest
month is August, and the coldest is January.
It’s medium temperature is 10ºC in winter , and
40ºC in summer.The best place to enjoy
Bulgaria’s summer is the “Black sea”.
12. Bulgaria has traditionally been a christian
state, but the religious communities in
the country coexist peacefully.
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17. University St. Kl. Of
Ohrid.It was founded
on october 1st of
1888.It has 14.000
students.
Occuppies18 624 m².
18. This church is
one of the
most ancient
temples of
the Balkan
peninsula
( c. IV)
19. It is a monument
in Shipka
(Шипка), dedicate
d to the soldiers
that died for the
liberation of
Bulgaria in the
Russo-Turkish
War(1877-1878).
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22. Sheraton Hotels and
Resorts is the biggest
trademark and the
second most ancient
that belongs to
Starwood Hotels and
Resorts.
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25. Martenitsi
Baba Marta is
celebrated on March
1st. Baba Marta is a
grandma that brings
with her the
spring, and takes
away the cold winter.
The tradition is to
exchange Martenitsi.
32. We liked a lot making this power
point, because we have learned many
things about Bulgaria and its
traditions.
We hope you have enjoyed our
presentation.