Bulgaria
Republic of Bulgaria
People: Bulgarian
Bulgaria is located in Southeast Europe and has a population of around 6.4 million. Its capital city is Sofia, and the most widely spoken official language is Bulgarian.
By the numbers, Bulgaria is the 110th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.08% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 103rd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 58 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Bulgaria — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Sofia |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Southeast Europe |
| Population | 6,437,360 |
| Area | 110,879 km² |
| Currency | Bulgarian lev (BGN) лв |
| Official Language | Bulgarian |
| Dialling Code | +359 |
| Internet TLD | .bg |
| Timezone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 |
| ISO Code | BG / BGR |
| Borders | Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bulgaria
What is the capital and currency of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia and the currency is the Bulgarian lev (BGN), symbol лв.
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
What currency does Bulgaria use?
Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN, symbol: лв).
What language do they speak in Bulgaria?
The official language of Bulgaria is Bulgarian.
What is the dialling code for Bulgaria?
The international dialling code for Bulgaria is +359.
What side of the road does Bulgaria drive on?
Bulgaria drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Bulgaria
Greece
North Macedonia
Romania
Serbia
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