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1. Sofia
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2. Albena
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3. Balchik
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4. Bansko
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5. Belchin Bani
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6. Borovets
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7. Burgas
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8. Buzludzha
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9. Central Balkan National Park
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10. Cape Kaliakra
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11. Nesebar
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12. Obzor
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13. Pirin National Park
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14. Pleven
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15. Plovdiv
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16. Rila
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17. Ruse
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18. Seven Rila Lakes
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19. Sliven
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20. Starosel
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21. Troyan
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22. Varna
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23. Veliko Tarnovo
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24. Velingrad
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25. Vitosha
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
Bulgaria is a mix of dramatic mountains, pristine beaches, conifer forests, mineral springs, and ancient villages. The Danube River cuts across its northern edge, and the Black Sea sparkles blue along its eastern coast. Travelers will adore seaside resort towns like Albena, Balchik, Burgas, and Varna with miles of sandy beaches and panoramic views of the crystal-clear sea. Bansko and Borovets mountain ski resorts provide winter sports adventure, and the cosmopolitan culinary and cultural scene of Sofia is hard to beat. There is wilderness galore for the outdoor enthusiast at places like Central Balkans National Park with 250 miles of hiking trails, or Vitosha Mountain with two premier nature reserves.
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