Context
Bulgaria is holding parliamentary elections for the eighth time in five years, reflecting a prolonged political deadlock.
About Bulgaria
- Bulgaria is located in southeastern Europe, occupying the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula, making it strategically important in the region.
- It shares land borders with Romania (north), Turkey and Greece (south), North Macedonia (southwest), and Serbia (west), while its eastern boundary is along the Black Sea.
- The capital city of Bulgaria is Sofia, which serves as its political, economic, and cultural centre.
- The country experiences a moderate continental climate, with Mediterranean influences in the southern regions, leading to regional climatic variations.
- Its terrain is marked by major mountain systems such as the Balkan Mountains across the centre and the Rhodope Mountains in the south near Greece.
- The highest peak is Mount Musala (9,594 ft) located in the Rila Mountains, which is also the highest point in the Balkans.
- Bulgaria has several important rivers including the Danube, Iskur, Maritsa, Struma, Tundzha, and Yantra, and is rich in natural resources like bauxite, copper, lead, zinc, and coal.
