One can often hear the phrase “How beautiful is nature in Bulgaria!” A country with enormous natural and biological diversity, concentrated in a small area and within short traveling distances. The almost rectangular territory of 111,000 sq. km. represent one of the most important geographical nodes.

Bulgarian Flora
Bulgaria has many territories, which have preserved in their natural state unique natural nooks, preserving a remarkable bio-diversity. Contemporary natural vegetation demonstrates a considerable ecological diversity. A total of 12,360 species have been found in its composition, of which 3,700 higher plants. The Bulgarian endemic plants which are to be found nowhere else world-wide, number more than 250: Rila primrose, Balkan violet, Bulgarian blackberry, Rhodopean tulip... Forests abound with wild fruits, briars, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, mushrooms all of them of proven flavour and of qualities strengthening the body. There is also a great diversity of herbs and healing plants.

Bulgarian Fauna
Bulgarian fauna numbers some 13,000 species, which is 14 % of the total number of registered animal species in Europe. Rare mammal species are to be found in this country. Reserves and hunting grounds are inhabited by pelicans, stags, deer, does, wild goats, quails, pheasants, etc.

A network of 3 national parks has been set up (with a total area of 221,252.2 ha) - Rila, Pirin, and the Central Balkan, 9 natural parks (over 180,000 ha), reserves, as well as 2,234 protected territories and natural landmarks. Of them the "Pirin National Park" and the Sreburna biosphere-reserve have been included in UNESCO's world heritage list. Together with further 16 biosphere reserves they offer wonderful conditions for photo-hunting, scientific-and-cognitive tourism and hobby tourism.

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