Yogurt: the best yogurt in the world comes from Bulgaria. No wonder, since yogurt actually originated in Bulgaria.

Roses: Bulgaria supplies 80 percent of the rose essence for the world's perfume industries from the 50-mile "Valley of Roses."

Weight lifting: every weight lifting championship has been dominated by Bulgarians (unless the Bulgarian team gets thrown out as in the Sydney 2000 Olympics).

History: Bulgaria is one of the most ancient states on the European continent. It was founded in 681.

Folk music: A Bulgarian folk song was recorded on the Gold Record that was sent in outer space. "The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices" choir is famous all over the world.