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Burgas is the fourth largest city in
Bulgaria, situated in the south-eastern part of the country. The
climate here is temperately continental with a distinct impact
from the Black Sea. The Port of Bourgas is the biggest sea port
in the country. A Duty Free Zone was established in 1989 with
the objective to create most attractive conditions for foreign
investors. The favourable geographical location and advanced
transport infrastructure of Burgas are good prerequisites for
development of tourism and trade. Bourgas is not only an
important industrial centre in the country, it has also
considerable resources for tourism. The city is a starting point
for visiting the seaside resorts in the area - The Sunny Beach
resort and The Elenite holiday village to the north and The Duni
holiday village, renowned for its unique architectural
composition, to the south. Art and culture, together with
propagation of cultural values is fostered by 7 state-owned and
11 municipal institutes. On the territory of Burgas municipality
there are 2 universities and 4 colleges comprising more than
6200 Bulgarian and foreign students. |
