Bulgaria is a mountainous sovereign state located in the Balkan Region of southeastern Europe. Boating a rich culture and extensive history of Greek, Slavic, Ottoman, and Persian influences, Bulgaria is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the coast of the Black Sea to the east. Although it is one of the newest members of the European Union, Bulgaria hosts several of the oldest cities in Europe, principally Sofia, the capital, and Plovdiv, on the Black Sea coast.

Formerly a Soviet Socialist Republic, Bulgaria declared itself an independent country after the dissolution of the USSR in 1991 and is now a parliamentary republic with a democratic constitution. In addition to joining the EU in 2007, Bulgaria is also a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organization (WTO), among others.  Considered a developing country with a market economy which relies primarily in services and industry, Bulgaria ranks 52nd in the world in the Human Development Index.

Previously under the radar of international visitors, nowadays Bulgaria is starting to be noticed by an ever-increasing number of tourists and investors, drawn by its rich and diverse culture, temperate climate, low cost and high standard of living, and ease of accessibility from the Middle East and the rest of Europe. The ideal gateway to Europe, Bulgaria is perfectly situated for living and working in the European Union but at a fraction of the price of the other member states.