Welcome to Bulgaria 🇧🇬 — a remarkable destination in Southeast Europe. Its official name is Republic of Bulgaria, and today around 6.4 million people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 110,879 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Bulgaria: key statistics, an introduction to Sofia, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Bulgaria
Geographically, Bulgaria belongs to Southeast Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 110,879 km², which makes it the 106th largest country or territory on Earth.
Bulgaria has a coastline as well as land borders with Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Türkiye — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Sofia, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how bulgarian life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 6.4 million people live in Bulgaria, making it the 111th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Bulgaria is called a Bulgarian.
The main language spoken here is Bulgarian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Bulgaria — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Bulgaria is +359. Websites from the country typically use the .bg internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Bulgaria are its flag, its capital Sofia, and its approximate population of 6.4 million.
Neighbouring countries
Bulgaria shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Bulgaria
- Bulgaria's flag emoji is 🇧🇬 — its two-letter country code is BG and its three-letter code is BGR.
- Bulgaria covers 110,879 km², ranking 106th in the world by area.
- With about 6.4 million people, Bulgaria holds the 111th spot in the world population ranking.
- Bulgaria is a member state of the United Nations.
- Bulgaria shares borders with 5 countries.
Bulgaria — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Bulgaria?
- The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
- What is the population of Bulgaria?
- Bulgaria has a population of approximately 6,441,421 people, ranking 111th in the world.
- Where is Bulgaria located?
- Bulgaria is located in Southeast Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Bulgaria?
- The main language spoken in Bulgaria is Bulgarian.
- What currency is used in Bulgaria?
- Bulgaria uses the Euro (EUR).
