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Europe / Bulgaria > Sofia

Sofia

Sofia the capital of Bulgaria

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Location
Sofia is situated in the western part of the country, on The Sofia Plain and on the easier inclines of Mount Vitosha. The city's normal height is 550 meters above sea level, the atmosphere is moderate and mainland portrayed by icy winters and generally cool summers. The city is placed at a vital junction. The way from Western Europe to Istanbul passes through Sofia by means of Beograd and Skopje, then through Plovdiv to Turkey. The city lies between the banks of The Danube and the shores of The White Sea from one side, and between The Black Sea and The Adriatic on the other.

Political importance
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is a parliamentary vote based system in which the most influential official position is that of prime minister. The political framework has three extensions authoritative, official and legal, with widespread suffrage for citizens no less than 18 years of age. The Constitution of Bulgaria gives additionally potential outcomes of immediate democracy. Elections are managed by an autonomous Central Election Commission that incorporates parts from all real political parties. Parties must register with the requisition before participating in a national election. Regularly, what the executive chooses is the guide of the party gaining the most votes in parliamentary elections. The president serves as the head of state and president of the military, and has the power to give back a bill for further open deliberation. This is in spite of the fact that the parliament can override the presidential veto by a straightforward greater part vote of all parts of parliament.

Famous for
The city is known for its 49 mineral and warm springs. Artificial and dam lakes were inherent in the twentieth century. It has played host to numerous world-well known musical acts incorporating AC/DC, Sting, Madonna, Elton John, Metallica, George Michael, Tiesto, Depeche Mode, Rammstein, Kylie Minogue, Roxette, Rihanna and Lady Gaga.

Art and culture
The Art Office in the city of Sofia is enrolled as an establishment for open profit occupied with advancement and course of non-business preparations of the performing arts (theatre, move and music). It works with Bulgarian artists and their artistic creations and has exercises in Bulgaria and abroad.

Travel and tourism
When a traveller is in Sofia head off to see the nearby attractions and gather some exceptional memories and a short outline of Bulgarian history and culture. The city is one of the most seasoned in Europe. It was found on the site of a previous Neolithic village in VIII BC. Its name originates from the Greek word "Sofia" which implies shrewdness. Travellers can see numerous old structures, old boulevards, cloisters and artefacts that are safeguarded to recount the story of the city. Anyway Sofia is not about aged and medieval landmarks. Today the picture of Sofia is evolving quickly. There are a lot of new attractions for people - advanced edifices, parks, shopping centres, galleries, displays, colleges, and so on.

Famous travel places
The top 5 tourist destinations of the city are Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia University, National History Museum, Vasil Levski National Stadium and Boyana Church.

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