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Captivating Discoveries About Modern Bulgaria
FACTS ABOUT BULGARIA’S CULTURE
Discover fascinating facts about modern Bulgaria, including its connection to the founder of Facebook, its high internet speeds, and its unique contributions to technology and science. Uncover lesser-known details such as the longest Bulgarian word, the first woman in the world to participate in a military flight, and the country’s rich history of resorts.
- Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, has Bulgarian ancestry and was named after his Bulgarian grandfather, Marko.
- John Vincent Atanasoff, the inventor of the first digital computer, is also of Bulgarian descent, with Ivan Atanasov as his Bulgarian immigrant father.
- Bulgaria has a parliamentary system of government
- Bulgaria ranks 20th in the world for internet speeds.
- The Bulgarian folk song “Izlel e Delyu Haydutin” performed by Valya Balkanska, was included on the Golden Record, a collection of human artifacts sent into space on board Voyager I as a message for extraterrestrial life.
- Peter Petroff, the inventor of the first digital wristwatch, also has Bulgarian origins.
- The longest Bulgarian word, meaning “do not perform actions against the constitution,” consists of 39 letters.
- The first woman in the world who participated in a military flight was the Bulgarian Rayna Kasabova.
- Bulgaria has 142 resorts, including 26 marine resorts, 56 mountain resorts, and 58 balneological resorts.
Unique Places in Bulgaria
Dragalevski Monastery: A Rich History of Bulgarian Culture & Heritage
The Dragalevski Monastery is an iconic landmark representing Bulgaria's rich culture and heritage. Its name was first mentioned in the Vitosha golden seal
Bachkovo Monastery
Bachkovo Monastery: A Cultural Gem Georgian monk Gregory Bakuriani founded the Bachkovo Monastery in 1083. It's the second-largest in Bulgaria and one of
Arapovski Monastery: Cultural Showcase
Situated in Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains, the Arapovski Monastery highlights the country's cultural and religious legacy. Constructed in the mid-19th century, the St. Nedelya
Top 3 amazing country’s road trips
Experience the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of Bulgaria on a road trip, where every turn unveils a new adventure and memories to last a lifetime.

Beautiful Pirin
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