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Bulgaria General Information
| Language: | Bulgarian, English, German, French, Russian |
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| Electricity: | 220V AC 50Hz |
| International Direct Dialing Code: | 359 |
| Driving: | Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit recommended although National licences are accepted for short visits |
| Currency: | Lev (BGN 1 = 100 Stotinki) |
| Business/Social Hints: | Many executives speak a second language. Local body language customs can lead to misunderstandings. Nodding the head, up and down indicates no, and side to side movement - yes. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be punctual. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated |
| Public Holidays: | 2010 1 Jan New Year`s Day, 3 Mar National Day (Day of Liberation), 2 Apr - 5 Apr Orthodox Easter, 1 May Labour Day, 6 May St George`s Day (Day of Bulgarian Army), 24 May St Cyril and Methodius Day (Day of Culture and Literacy), 6 Sep The Unification of Bulgaria, 22 Sep Independence Day, 1 Nov Day of the Bulgarian Revival Leaders, 24 Dec -25 Dec Christmas, 31 Dec New Year`s Eve. |
| Emergency Services: | Police: 166. Fire: 160. Ambulance: 150 |
| Clothing: | Light clothes plus warmer wear in summer, warm clothes or thermals for winter. Rainwear at any time |