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.
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 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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