Bulgaria
България
Southeast Europe, Europe
Bulgaria (България) is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe. With a population of 6,437,360 and an area of 110,879 km², the capital city is Sofia. The official language is Bulgarian. The national currency is the Bulgarian lev (лв BGN).
Quick Facts
Travel & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in Bulgaria.
Geography
Bulgaria is located in Southeast Europe at coordinates 43.00°N, 25.00°E. It shares borders with 5 countries. Total land area: 110,879 km² (42,811 mi²). Population density: 58 people per km². The highest point is Musala at 2,925 m.
Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Bulgaria, including Plovdiv Stadium with a capacity of 55,000 seats.
55,000 seats
Nature & Wildlife
Bulgaria has 59 zoos and 4 botanical gardens.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Safety
Bulgaria has a safety index of 97 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.
Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.
Cities in Bulgaria
Frequently Asked Questions about Bulgaria
- What is the capital of Bulgaria?
- The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
- What is the population of Bulgaria?
- Bulgaria has a population of approximately 6,437,360 people.
- What continent is Bulgaria in?
- Bulgaria is located in Europe, in the Southeast Europe subregion.
- Where is Bulgaria located?
- Bulgaria is located in Southeast Europe, Europe, at coordinates 43.0°N, 25.0°E.
- What currency does Bulgaria use?
- Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (лв BGN).
- What is the capital and currency of Bulgaria?
- The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia and the currency is the Bulgarian lev (BGN).
- What language is spoken in Bulgaria?
- The official language of Bulgaria is Bulgarian.
- What is the area of Bulgaria?
- Bulgaria covers a total area of 110,879 km² (42,811 square miles).
- How large is Bulgaria in square miles?
- Bulgaria has a total area of approximately 42,811 square miles (110,879 km²).
- What is the population density of Bulgaria?
- Bulgaria has a population density of approximately 58 people per km².
- Is Bulgaria an independent country?
- Yes, Bulgaria is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Bulgaria border?
- Bulgaria shares land borders with 5 countries.
- Is Bulgaria safe to visit?
- Bulgaria is considered very safe, with a safety index of 97 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
- What countries border Bulgaria?
- Bulgaria shares land borders with: Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey.
- What is the country calling code for Bulgaria?
- The international calling code for Bulgaria is +359. To call Bulgaria from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +359 and the local number.
- What time zone is Bulgaria in?
- Bulgaria operates on the UTC+02:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Bulgaria?
- The highest point in Bulgaria is Musala at 2,925 m (9,596 ft) above sea level.
- How fast is the internet in Bulgaria?
- The average internet speed in Bulgaria is 219 Mbps, which is considered very fast by global standards.