Abstract:
The article aims to present a scientifically and legislatively justified definition of the Black Sea coastal region in Bulgaria. The theoretical parameters of the understanding and definition of coast and coastal zone are examined. An analysis was made of the existing legislation and the leading elements for the designation of a coast. All potential elements for the determination of coastal zones are characterized – morphological, landscape, etc. In order to achieve a higher degree of understanding and representativeness of the studied problem, a spatial model of the Black Sea coastal region in Bulgaria was developed. A basic theoretical component is the consideration of the model in geographic systems as analogies in relation to: natural phenomena, social and economic phenomena, alphanumeric images and mathematical formulas. Another key point is the understanding and application of models as part of the argumentative toolkit in the theory development.