Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Bulgaria 🇧🇬: capital Sofia, population 6.5 million, located in Europe. Currency: Bulgarian Lev (лв). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Sofia
- Population: 6.5 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Bulgarian
- Currency: Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Bulgaria
- Area: 110,879 km² (42,811 sq mi)
- Region: Southeast Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Bulgarian
- Internet domain: .bg
Fun Facts About Bulgaria
- Nodding your head here means 'no' and shaking it means 'yes.'
- One of the oldest countries in Europe, founded in 681 AD.
- Produces most of the world's rose oil used in perfumes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bulgaria known for?
Bulgaria is known for several things — Nodding your head here means 'no' and shaking it means 'yes.'; One of the oldest countries in Europe, founded in 681 AD; Produces most of the world's rose oil used in perfumes.
How big is Bulgaria?
Bulgaria covers about 110,879 square kilometers (42,811 square miles), in the Southeast Europe region.
Is Bulgaria landlocked?
No. Bulgaria has a coastline and shares land borders with 5 neighboring countries.
What are people from Bulgaria called?
People from Bulgaria are called Bulgarian.
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
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