with major flatlands to the north and the center of the country. Its main mountain ranges Balkan and Rhodope include two major ranges, Pirin and Rila. The climate is divided by mountains into continental and Mediterranean. The rainfall is very variable, with largest amounts in higher elevations.Its population estimate is 8,989,172. Its 1990 growth rate was negative .35 percent, and its population density eighty-one per square kilometer. Bulgarias official state language is Bulgarian. There is also a main national minority language witch is Turkish. Bulgaria has many different ethnic groups. The country is made up of 85% Bulgarians, 8.5% Turks, 2.5% Gypsies, 2.5% Macedonians, 0.3% Armenians, and 0.2% Russians. The countrys religion is 85% Bulgarian Orthodox, 13% Muslim, 0.8% Jewish, and 0.5% Roman Catholic. There was a significant increase in public worship and observance of religious holidays beginning in1990. The countrys health system in post-World War II era became available to large part of population through a polyclinic system, with all medical services free. In 1990 the state control was removed to promote diversity and specialization and reduce bureaucracy. There were serious shortages of medical supplies in the early 1990s. Education is mandatory between the ages of seven and sixteen. The re was an extensive growth in education system in post-World War II era, with a rigidly Marxist ideological curriculum. A complete restructuring, modernization, and depoliticization program in the education system began in 1990. Why do business in Bulgaria?Bulgaria has many resources to offer. External investment in Bulgaria was slow right after the abolishment of communism, but it has been increasing at an accelerated pace since the new political and economical reforms have been implemented. Some of the resources that Bulgaria has to offer to its foreign investors are location, high skilled workforce, and low wages. Bulgarias location betwee...
