Bugas Region or oblast is located in south-eastern Bulgaria,
on the southern Black Sea coast. Its capital is the city of Burgas.
Bourgas 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 Bourgas 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. What attracts people here mostly is
undoubtedly the sea. The city is a starting point for visiting the seaside
resorts in the area - The Slantchev Bryag resort (Sunny Beach) and The Elenite
holiday village to the north and The Duni holiday village, renowned for its
unique architectural compostition, 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 Bourgas municipality there are 2 universities
and 4 colleges comprising more than 6200 Bulgarian and foreign students.