7. Leader in Lavender production
If you think of lavender, the picturesque purple fields of Provence, France might spring to mind.
A favourite scent of the Romans, it's used for cosmetics, fragrances, and even - with the help of bees - to make honey.
However, in recent years, Bulgaria, the former communist country in Eastern Europe, has overtaken France to become the world leader in lavender oil production.
(Btw, i can do this right? I mean post immediately. I hope it would not count as spamming)
( @ angel, Along with your rose.)