What is the Capital of Bulgaria?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Bulgaria is Sofia. Bulgaria is located in Southeast Europe, Europe, with a population of 6,437,360. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Bulgarian.
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Sofia at a glance
| Capital city | Sofia |
|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria (Republic of Bulgaria) |
| Region | Southeast Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 6,437,360 (110th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +359 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Bulgaria
- Athens, capital of Greece
- Skopje, capital of North Macedonia
- Bucharest, capital of Romania
- Belgrade, capital of Serbia
- Ankara, capital of Turkey
Bulgaria in context
- Bulgaria covers 110,879 km², making it the 103rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 58 people per km² ranks 127th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey.
- With 6,437,360 people, Bulgaria holds about 14.1% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- That is roughly 0.8% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Bulgaria is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Bulgaria — FAQ
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
Is Sofia the largest city in Bulgaria?
Yes — Sofia is both the capital and the largest city of Bulgaria.
What country is Sofia in?
Sofia is the capital city of Bulgaria.
What continent is Sofia in?
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is located in Europe.
Is Sofia the capital of Bulgaria?
Yes — Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria (official name: Republic of Bulgaria).
Sofia is the capital of which country?
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, in Southeast Europe.
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