Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe. Its capital is Sofia, with a population of approximately 6.5M and a total area of 110,879 km². The official language is Bulgarian and the currency is the Bulgarian Lev (BGN).
📊 Quick Facts about Bulgaria
Bulgaria covers an area of 110,879 km² with a population density of 59/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $100B ($15,385 per capita) and gained independence in 681. It has a coastline of 354 km.
Bulgaria is the birthplace of the Cyrillic alphabet, now used by over 250 million people. The country produces 70% of the world's rose oil, and archaeologists found the world's oldest processed gold here, 6,500-year-old artifacts from the Varna Necropolis.
✈️ Travel Information for Bulgaria
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🏛 Must-See Places in Bulgaria
UNESCO monastery in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria's most sacred site, founded in the 10th century
One of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited cities with stunning Roman ruins and colorful revival houses
UNESCO Thracian burial chamber with the best-preserved Thracian murals in the world
Bizarre red rock formations rising 200m from the ground, shaped into natural fortresses
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What is the capital of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
What continent is Bulgaria in?
Bulgaria is located in Europe, in the Southeast Europe region.
What currency does Bulgaria use?
Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian Lev (BGN). The international calling code is +359.
What is the GDP of Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has a GDP of $100B, with a GDP per capita of $15,385.
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