Population: 7,101,510 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Bulgarian 77%, Turkish 8%, Other 15%
Religions: Eastern Orthodox 59%, Muslim 8%, Other 33%
Languages: Bulgarian (official) 77%, Turkish 8%, Other 15%
Area: 110,879 sq km (slightly larger than Tennessee)
Government Type: Presidential Republic
National Capital: Sofia
Currency: Bulgarian Leva (BGN)
Certificate of Basic Education | 8 years |
Diploma of Secondary Education | Grades 9-12 |
Diploma of Completed Semi-Higher Education (old system) | 2-3 years at a tertiary health or technical vocational institution |
Diploma of Completed Higher Education (old system) | 4-5 years |
Bachelor | 4 years of study |
Master | • 1-2 years after a Bachelor |
Doctor | Requires: |
Reported Grade (Translation) | US Equivalent |
6 Отличен (Excellent) | A |
5 Много добър (Very Good) | A |
4 добър (Good) | B |
3 Среден (Satisfactory) | C |
2 Слаб (Fail) | F |
