Bulgaria: History, Economy, and EU Relations

What is Bulgaria known for geographically?

• Tropical beaches and savannas

• Black Sea coastline and snowy mountains

• Volcanoes and glaciers

• Deserts and rainforests

Which script originated in Bulgaria and is used in over 50 languages?

• Latin

• Arabic

• Greek

• Cyrillic

When did Bulgaria join the European Union?

• 2010

• 2004

• 2007

• 2013

What percentage of Bulgaria's exports go to EU countries?

• 80%

• 50%

• 66%

• 75%

What type of government does Bulgaria have?

• Parliamentary Republic

• Presidential Republic

• Monarchy

• Federal Republic

How many seats does Bulgaria have in the European Parliament?

• 20

• 17

• 15

• 10

What is a major source of frustration for Bulgarians regarding EU funds?

• Lack of funds

• Misuse and corruption

• Excessive taxation

• Strict regulations

Which countries have blocked Bulgaria's entry into the Schengen Area?

• Spain and Italy

• Netherlands and Austria

• France and Germany

• Poland and Hungary

What percentage of Bulgarians view the EU positively?

• 40%

• 51%

• 30%

• 60%

What economic growth is expected for Bulgaria upon joining the Schengen and Eurozone?

• 3% to 5%

• 1% to 2%

• 6% to 8%

• 9% to 10%