Area - 7 020, 21 sq. km
Population- 273 882
Average temperature - 11°C

Sofia district is situated in the central part of Western Bulgaria and it suburbs the territory of the capital almost as a ring. It is the second district with the biggest territory in Bulgaria /after Burgas district/ and has the biggest number of municipalities-22. The municipalities in Sofia district are: Anton, Bojurishte, Botevgrad, Godech, Gorna Malina, Dolna Bania, Dragoman, Elin Pelin, Etropole, Zlatitsa, Ihtiman, Koprivshtitsa, Kostenets, Kostinbrod, Mirkovo, Pirdop, Pravets, Samokov, Svoge, Slivnitsa, Chavdar and Chelopech. The district has no administration center and that is why Sofia turned to be a political, service and cultural center of Sofia district. The district is characterized with a good level of industrialization. There are various and important natural resources giving good opportunities for the development of the charcoal industry, the metallurgy and energy. The mountainous character of the relief gives good raw material for the wood and paper industry. The fully adequate utilization of the resources requires some further development of the transport and engineering infrastructure and their protection from any economic damage. The suitable geographical position, various natural resources, bright and industrious population, economic and infrastructure potential, which Sofia district has at its disposal, transform it into one of the main district in Bulgaria. By forming infrastructure corridors on the regional territory, which are an extension of European ones, by opening new checkpoints-there’s just one aim to pursue - increase of district’s role as a cross-road between Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Europe.

Area - 20 269, 8 sq. km
Population- 150 319
Average temperature - 11,35°C

The district with administrative centre the town of Pernik is situated in the south-western part of the country, 30 km south-west of the nation’s capital. Main roads of European and Balkan importance run across the territory of the region: road I - 1(E - 79) - Vidin - Sofia - Kulata and road E - 871 - Gjueshevo - Sofia - Bourgas. The district is located in an area with a temperate- continental climate with the exception of the Vitosha mountain. There is a variety of opportunities for steady development of the district due to the following circumstances: strategic location, proximity to the west borders of the country, well-preserved environment in some of the municipalities, appropriate open areas with built infrastructure, highly qualified workers and production tradition; unique historical landmarks. Pernik district is characterised by urbanization process, yet not well-developed agriculture, industrialized economy and a high rate of unemployment.

Area - 1310,8 sq. km
Population - 1 177 577
Average temperature - 10,4° C

Sofia is an ancient city, which has been an important cross road between the European Southeast and the threshold of Asia for many centuries. On the strength of the statute of the capital, the institutional infrastructure is concentrated here, which realizes the governing functions of international, national, local and city significance. Sofia is the biggest administrative, economic, political, cultural and commercial center of the country.
The capital of Bulgaria has an well-organized transport and communication accessibility. Sofia is a wonderful city for tourist entertainment. It is located in the skirts of Vitosha Mountain, the wonderful forest park is within minutes drive from the city. Natural resources, highly appreciated since the Romans, are the mineral waters in the very center of the city. The guests of the capital may visit the preserved archeological remains, dating back to Thracian and Roman time. Ancient churches, contemporary galleries, attractive cafes, clubs, restaurants, bars and pubs add to the contemporary appearance of Sofia.
The cross road position of the city and the market development of the economy of the capital in the recent years attract many international investors - about 47.3 % of the total amount of the investments in the whole country.

Area - 3 084,30 sq. km
Population - 170 559
Average temperature - 10,8°C

The district with administrative center - Kyustendil is situated in the South-Western Part of Bulgaria.Its western boundary coincides with the state borders with the Republic of Macedonia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The district has various relief - fertile valleys and canyons, separated by hillocks and mountains. The picturesque sunny valley of Kyustendil, situated at the foot of Ossogovo mountain, is an inexhaustible source of health and beauty, the climate is mild (transitional continental with Mediterranean influence), there are hot mineral baths and abundance of fruit and vegetables from early spring to late autumn. During the spring the town is filled with the fragrance of fruit trees in blossom and the refreshing verdure of Hisarluka hill. The closeness of the mountains, the pine forest and the luxuriant vegetation make the summer fresh. From a geo-strategic point of view, it is important to note that the district falls into the cross-border cooperation area with the Republic of Macedonia, as well as in the contact zone of the cross-border cooperation territory with Greece. The traditionally important route: Western Europe - Balkans - Asia Minor has passed through the Region of Kyustendil since the Middle Ages. The district enjoys rich cultural and historical heritage from the ancient past, through the Middle Ages to the epoch of Renaissance. Kyustendil district is also characterized by extremely favorable conditions for the development of tourism and cross-border cooperation in the fields of social service, economic development, SME support, and other.

Area 6 452,26 sq. m
Population 343 918
Average temperature 12,4°C

The Blagoevgrad district is situated in the southwestern part of Bulgaria. It is the third largest district in the country after those of Burgas and Sofia.
The lovely scenery - high mountains and fertile valleys - gives a distinctive character and “colour” to the area. The district has 230 life-giving mineral springs, many with resort centres around them. Nearby is the area of the famous Melnik wine. When snow falls, Bansko becomes skiers’ paradise.
Blagoevgrad is the major town in the district and one of the most important economic and cultural centre in southwestern Bulgaria.
The drive from the north of Blagoevgrad to the Rila Monastery takes 40 minutes .
The living original folklore and well-preserved tradition provide rich cultural heritage expressed in a wide variety of crafts and folklore attractions.
Made in Pirin initiative, launched by the municipalities of the district, together with the numerous well-developed museums, assist the visitor in discovering a whole range of interesting crafts products, samples of which may also be acquired.

Area - 4458 sq. km
Population- 313 059
Average temperature - 12,5°C

Pazardjik district is situated in the central part of Southern Bulgaria over an area of 4458.0 km2 constituting 4% of the country’s total territory. According to the number of its population, 313059 people, Pazardjik district ranks 8 among the other distircts. The district’s center Pazardjik is within 100 km from the capital Sofia and 37 km within from the second largest Bulgarian city Plovdiv.
The wealth of human and natural resources along with the district’s strategic geographical situation are prerequisites for investment opportunities in the filed of tourism, agriculture, specific industrial sectors and modern infrastructure projects.
The major goal in the beginning of the new century is to raise the quality of life of the people living in the district. Attracting foreign investments is the shortest way to achieving this goal.

Area - 5 928 sq. km
Population- 721 905
Average temperature - 12,1°C

The district of Plovdiv is one of the most significant regions in Bulgaria with its economic potential as well as with its rich cultural and historical heritage and the constructed infrastructure. The district covers a part of central south Bulgaria, comprising the most luxuriant land of the Thracian valley, the slopes of the Balkan Mountains and the Rhodopes. The central location of the district and particularly of the city of Plovdiv predetermines the role of a cross road of an important commercial center with international significance. The international railroad Belgrade-Sofia-Plovdiv-Istanbul and the international highway E-80, named “Thrace”, which extends to Burgas and to the Black sea, and the future highway, which will be named “Maritsa” and will extend to the Greek and the Turkish borders, run across the town.
The city of Plovdiv is the only city in Bulgaria with a working ancient amphitheatre, dating from the second century, and soon it will be one of the few cities in Europe with two working amphitheatres (the “Odeon” theatre is being renovated at the present moment).
The extremely well constructed infrastructure of the district, the central location, the presence of free and highly qualified labour forces, free terrains at appropriate prices around Plovdiv and other bigger towns, the real chances to participate in the privatization - all this.

Area - 3 194 sq. km
Population - 145 940
Average temperature - 7,5° C

Smolyan district is situated in Southern Bulgaria, in the central part of the Rhodopes and occupies 2,9% of the whole territory of the country. It borders the districts of Plovdiv, Pazardjik, Kardjali, Blagoevgrad and to the south - the Republic of Greece. Forests cover a big part of the territory - 2 531 000 dka (70%) and arable lands cover 825 000 dka (25%). The highest mountain peak is Perelik - 2191 m. There are 10 municipalities on the territory of Smolyan district (Banite, Borino, Devin, Dospat, Zlatograd, Madan, Nedelino, Roudozem, Smolyan, Chepelare), comprising 242 settlements, 8 of them - towns. The biggest municipality is Smolyan with 47530 inhabitants, the smallest one is Borino - 4141 inhabitants.

Area - 3410 sq. km
Population- 209 001
Average temperature - 12°C

Kardjali district is one of the most wonderful parts of beautiful Bulgaria. 226 days of the year are sunny. The climate is favourable and the region has been inhabited since ancient times. So, the traditions of different peoples and religions are kept in the district. People are engaged mostly in metallurgy, machine manufacturing, tobacco and food processing industry. In the high mountain parts of the region small-scale agricultural production is spread like tobacco and potato growing but we are looking for other alternatives - the growing of non-traditional plants for extracting essential oils as well as further development of livestock breeding. The infrastructure of the district offers good opportunities for modern communications and foreign investments. The climate is mild and soft, very much influenced by the Mediterranean. That is the reason for the great variety of rare animals and vegetation.
The mild climate, the rivers, the two big dams full of fish, the rare flora in the district and the neighbourhood with Greece and Turkey contribute to the harmony of people, nature and business.

Area - 5 543 sq. km
Population - 291 770
Average temperature - 12,6° C

Haskovo district is one of the most strategic districts of Bulgaria, not only because of the fact that it borders Turkey and Greece, but also because of its good contacts with the best developed Bulgarian districts. Haskovo district abounds in unique natural and historical sights, as well as in perfectly preserved relics from some of the earliest times - the Thracian and the Roman periods.
Part of the district covers the Eastern Rhodopes area, which is famous for its original beauty and the diversity of birds of prey, many of which cannot be found in other parts of Europe and the rest of the world. In some of the eleven municipalities, included in the district, there are rich deposits of semi-precious stones, which is a prerequisite for the development of jewelry arts. Others are abundant in healing mineral springs and accommodation facilities and third, very well known production and sales of famous wine brands.