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Local Currency :Leva (Us$ 1.00 = Lv 1.33 : 11/01/2008 ,
€ 1.00 = Lv 1.95583 Fixed Rate from :01.07.1997)
Weights And Measures: decimal
metrical system
National Holidays:
2008
1 January -
New Year's Day.
3 March- National Day
(Day of Liberation).
23-24 Marrch - Easter.
1 May-
Labour Day.
6 May -St
George's Day (Day of Bulgarian Army).
24 May -St
Cyril and Methodius Day (Day of Culture
and Literacy).
6 September - The
Unification of Bulgaria.
22 September -
Independence Day.
1 November - Day of the
Bulgarian Revival Leaders.
24-25 December -
Christmas.
31 December - New
Year's Eve.
Time Zone :
south eastern Europe with summer
hours. In general those are the
differences of hours to Brazil:
- from the last week of March to the
last week of October: + 6 hours
- November to February: + 4 hours
- February to the last week of March: +
5 hours
Commercial Hours: from Monday to
Friday: shops are usually open from
10:00 to 18:30 hs; banks are open from
10:00 to 16:00 hs. On Saturdays most
shops are open from 10:00 to 18:00 hs.
Electricity: 220V, 50 Hz
Best Time For Traveling: every
time of the year presents a different
interest. But it is recommendable to
have in mind that winter can be very
cold. For business travelers who are
preparing a commercial visit to Bulgaria
it's important to remember that most
Bulgarians have their vacations during
summer, in the months of July and august
as well as from December 20 to January 10.
Visas: Brazilians need tourist
and other types of visa to Bulgaria. For
further information contact the
Bulgarian Consulate in Brasilia
Vaccines: no special Vaccines are
required
Customs: The Bulgarian Customs
Authorities generally allow tourists to
enter the country with their personal belongings;200
cigarettes, 2 liter of wine or
liquors. There
are restrictions for
import or export of more than 8000
Leva.
Special rules must be observed for
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