second bulgarian empire - Economy
(Picture) Contemporary mural portrait of Ivan Alexander from the Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
The Medieval Bulgarian economy did not differ much from the other Eastern European states and relied mainly on agriculture, mining, traditional crafts and trade.

• • second bulgarian empire - Economy - Agriculture
    • The main agricultural regions of the country were the Danubian plain and Thrace. The most widespread grains were wheat, barley and millet. From the 13th century the importance of vegetables, orchards and grapes grew. ^{Ангелов} The main wine-producing areas were the Black Sea coast, along the Struma, southern Macedonia. Livestock breeding was well developed. There were many sheep, pigs and cattle ^{Georgius Acropolita. Historia} . The pastures were divided into two groups: winter pastures (valleys) and summer pastures (mountains). In the 14th century apiculture and sericulture became profitable branches. ^{Сакъзов}
  • second bulgarian empire - Economy - Metallurgy and crafts
    • Picture of The Glozhene Monastery, central Bulgaria