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Bulgaria

Republic of Bulgaria

Region

Europe • Southeast Europe

Capital

Sofia

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The flag of Bulgaria is composed of three equal horizontal bands of white, green and red.

The flag of Bulgaria is composed of three equal horizontal bands of white, green and red.

Population
6,927,288
Area
110,879 km²
Time Zone
UTC+02:00
Top-Level Domain
.bg

About Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Southeast Europe region. Its capital city is Sofia. With a population of 6,927,288, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 110,879 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 62.48 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Bulgaria is Bulgarian, .

The currency used in Bulgaria is the Bulgarian lev (лв), .

Bulgaria is a member of the United Nations.

In Bulgaria, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+02:00 time zone.

Bulgaria shares its borders with 5 countries: Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Turkey.

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Coat of Arms of Bulgaria

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Sofia
  • Continent: Europe
  • Native Name: България
  • Demonym: Bulgarian
  • Top Level Domain: .bg
  • Calling Code: +359
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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