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DA Pam 550-168
Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
Keefe, Eugene K.
Area handbook for Bulgaria.
"DA Pam 550-168."
"One of a series of handbooks prepared by Foreign Area Studies (FAS) of the American
University."
Bibliography: p. 301-316
Supt. of Docs. no.: D 101.22:550-168
1. Bulgaria. I. American University, Washington, D.C. Foreign Area Studies. II. Title.
DR90.K4 914.977 03'3 74-600028
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C. 20402—Price $5.55
This volume is one of a series of handbooks prepared by Foreign AreaStudies (FAS) of The American University, designed to be useful tomilitary and other personnel who need a convenient compilation of basicfacts about the social, economic, political, and military institutionsand practices of various countries. The emphasis is on objectivedescription of the nation's present society and the kinds of possible orprobable changes that might be expected in the future. The handbookseeks to present as full and as balanced an integrated exposition aslimitations on space and research time permit. It was compiled frominformation available in openly published material. An extensivebibliography is provided to permit recourse to other published sourcesfor more detailed information. There has been no attempt to express anyspecific point of view or to make policy recommendations. The contentsof the handbook represent the work of the authors and FAS and do notrepresent the official view of the United States government.
An effort has been made to make the handbook as comprehensive aspossible. It can be expected, however, that the material,interpretations, and conclusions are subject to modification in thelight of new information and developments. Such corrections, additions,and suggestions for factual, interpretive, or other change as readersmay have will be welcomed for use in future revisions. Comments may beaddressed to:
The Director
Foreign Area Studies
The American University
5010 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
Although many changes have swept across the Eastern European communistcountries, Bulgaria through the years has remained a bastion ofconsistency. It is a loyal military ally of