Country profiles - Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Population: 7,148,785 (July 2010 est.)

Capital: Sofia
Area: 110,910 km²

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Climate

Temperate; cold, damp winters, hot, dry summers.

Types of disasters

The main natural hazards are earthquakes, floods, forest fires, landslides, storms, snowstorms, avalanches and strong winds.

List of emergencies

Prevention and preparedness

• Training
• Exercises
• Early warning systems
• Prevention

Contact

• Emergency numbers
• List of contacts