bulgaria for 10 July 2025

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European Union ministers gave the final green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, making it the single currency area’s 21st member.

About Bulgaria

• It is located in the south eastern region of the European continent, occupying the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula.
• Bordered by: It is bordered by 5 countries: by Romania in the north; by Turkey and Greece in the south; by North Macedonia in the southwest and by Serbia in the west. It is bounded by the Black Sea in the east.
• Mountain Ranges: The Balkan Mountains cut across the central part of the country, while the Rhodope Mountains run through southern Bulgaria, along its border with Greece.
• The highest point in the country, located in the Rila Mountains, is Musala Mt (at 9,594 ft.)
• Rivers: Major rivers include the Danube River, as it forms the northern border with Romania, and the Iskur, Maritsa, Struma, Tundzha and Yantra rivers.
• Climate: Most of Bulgaria has a moderate continental climate, which is tempered by Mediterranean influences in the south. 
• Capital: Sofia

Source: TH