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 kmยฒ. The official language is Bulgarian and the currency is the Bulgarian Lev (BGN).
Bulgaria covers an area of 110,879 kmยฒ with a population density of 59/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. 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 โ 6,500-year-old artifacts from the Varna Necropolis.
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UNESCO monastery in the Rila Mountains โ 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
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
The official language(s) of Bulgaria are Bulgarian.
The population of Bulgaria is approximately 6.5M.
Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian Lev (BGN).
Bulgaria is located in Europe, in the Southeast Europe region.
Bulgaria has a GDP of $100B, with a GDP per capita of $15,385.
The best time to visit Bulgaria is MayโSeptember. The climate is Continental, cold winters, hot summers.
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