Geography
Bulgaria is in Southeast Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 43, 25; it has Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey.
Neighboring countries: Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey
Europe
Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a country in Southeast Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Sofia
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southeast Europe
- Population
- 6.4 million
- Area
- 110,879 km²
- Currency
- Bulgarian lev (BGN)
- Official language
- Bulgarian
- Calling code
- +359
- Internet TLD
- .bg
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
Bulgaria map preview: 43.00, 25.00
People and Culture
Bulgaria uses Bulgarian in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Bulgaria varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Bulgaria is recorded with the official name Republic of Bulgaria. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Sofia
- Southeast Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Sofia
- Time zone data: UTC+02:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Bulgaria is grouped under Europe.
- Bulgaria has a listed area of 110,879 km².
- Bulgaria is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Bulgaria
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
What continent is Bulgaria in?
Bulgaria is in Europe.
What currency does Bulgaria use?
Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev.
What language is spoken in Bulgaria?
Bulgarian is listed for Bulgaria in this database.