Japan-Balkan Network
日本・バルカンネットワーク
Our initiative aims to facilitate cooperation
between Japan and the Balkan Region
E-mail: info@balkan.jp
BULGARIA
Basic Data
Capital: Sofia
Area: 110,371.8 km²
Population (Dec. 2020): 6,916,548
- Female: 3,566,833
- Male: 3,349,715
Life Expectancy at birth (2020): 72.58 years
- Female: 76.65 years
- Male: 69.05 years
GDP (at current prices - 2021 Q2): USD 19.2 billion
GDP per person (2021 Q2): USD 2,779
Foreign Trade:
- Value of Exports: 54.8 billion BGN
- Value of Imports: 60.1 billion BGN
Employment Rate (2021 Q2): 72.7%
Source:
- National Statistical Institute, http://www.nsi.bg/en
International Projects in Bulgaria
1. World Bank Projects
1.1 Deposit Insurance Strengthening Project (USD 327.47 M., Mar. 2016)
1.2 Municipal Infrastructure Development (USD 118.70 M., Nov. 2009)
1.3 SIR DPL3 (USD 200.00 M., May 2009)
1.4 Social Inclusion Project (USD 59.00 M., Nov. 2008)
1.5 Social Sectors Institutional Reform Development Policy Loan (SIR DPL II) (USD 150.00 M., Nov. 2008)
1.6 Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (USD 122.50 M., Jun. 2007)
1.7 SIEP Supplement (USD 19.30 M., Mar. 2007)
Source:
The World Bank, https://projects.worldbank.org
Organizations in Bulgaria
- United Nations Development Programme – Bulgaria
- International Organization for Migration
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
https://www.ebrd.com/bulgaria.html
- The World Bank - Bulgaria
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/bulgaria
Japan - Bulgaria Relations
1939: The first official partnership between Bulgaria and Japan was created
1939: Japanese diplomatic mission opened in Bulgaria (Sofia)
1942: Bulgarian diplomatic mission opened in Japan (Tokyo)
1944-09: Japan suspended diplomatic relations with Bulgaria
1959-09: Exchange of the official documents between Japan and Bulgaria recognizing the restoration of the relations between the two countries
1970: Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Todor Zhivkov visited Japan
1979: TIH Crown Prince and Princess of Japan visited Bulgaria
1983: Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Shintaro Abe visited Bulgaria
Sources:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, https://www.mofa.go.jp
The Imperial Household Agency, https://www.kunaicho.go.jp
Government/Related Agencies:
- State e-Government Agency
- Council of Ministers
- Ministry of Economy
https://www.mi.government.bg/en
- Bulgarian National Bank
- Archives State Agency
http://www.archives.government.bg
- National Statistical Institute
Companies in Bulgaria
- Bulgaria Air
- Bulgarian Energy Holding
- Telenor Bulgaria ЕAD