Burgas becomes the world capital of geography: Host of iGeo 2029

Burgas wins bid to host global forum

Burgas is strengthening its status as an international center for science and education, having been officially selected to host the 25th International Geography Olympiad (iGeo) in the summer of 2029. The decision was made following a secret ballot by the Executive Committee in Istanbul.

"Burgas once again proves that it can host world-scale events," stated Mayor Dimitar Nikolov.

A success for Bulgarian science and education

Bulgaria's candidacy is the result of the joint efforts of:

• The Faculty of Geology and Geography at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski";
• Burgas Municipality;
• The Ministry of Education and Science;
• The National Association of Olympiad Teams in Natural Sciences.

The initiative was launched thanks to Assoc. Prof. Dimitar Zhelev and Assoc. Prof. Kaloyan Tsvetkov. Hosting in 2029 is symbolic, as it coincides with the 25th anniversary of Bulgaria's first participation in the Olympiad and the conclusion of the "Geodecade 2020-2029" initiative.

About the iGeo Olympiad

The International Geography Olympiad has been held annually since 1996. It brings together the most talented young geographers from all over the world. The editions following before Burgas will be in Latvia and Australia, which highlights the prestige of the event that awaits us on the Black Sea coast.