Bulgaria

Definition

A country located in southeastern Europe, known for its diverse terrain encompassing Black Sea coastline, rivers, and mountainous areas. It has a rich heritage dating back to ancient civilizations like the Thracians, Romans, Byzantines and Bulgars.

Analogy

Think of Bulgaria as a patchwork quilt - each patch represents different influences from various civilizations that have left their mark on it over time.

Related terms

Bulgars: A semi-nomadic warrior tribe that established a state in the Balkans which became the core of the Bulgarian Empire.

Ottoman Rule in Bulgaria: From late 14th century until 1878, Bulgaria was under control of Ottoman Empire which had significant influence on its culture and development.

Cyrillic Alphabet: An alphabet used by many Slavic nations including Bulgaria. It was developed during the First Bulgarian Empire by two monks Cyril and Methodius.