Europe
Bulgaria: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Bulgaria: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Sofia
- Population
- 6.4 million
- Area
- 110,879 km²
- Currency
- Euro (€)
#111 by population · #103 by area · #62 economy in the world · #128 by population density
Population and society
Population of bg, 1960–2025. From 7.9 million in 1960 to 6.4 million in 2025. Its peak: 9 million in 1988.
- Population density
- 59 per km² (rank 128 of 194)
- Urban population
- 74.2% (2025)
- Under 15
- 14.4% (2025)
- Over 65
- 22.2% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.72 (2024)
- Internet users
- 82.4% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $130.8B (rank 62 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 3.5% (2025)
- Inflation
- 4.6% (2025)
- Forests
- 36.4% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 5.3 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Mila Rodino (Мила Родино)
- Official name
- Република България
- Motto
- Съединението прави силата (Bulgarian)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Bulgarian
- Calling code
- +359
- Internet domain
- .bg
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+2, with summer time
- Demonym
- Bulgarian
Geography
- Continent
- Europe
- Neighbouring countries
- Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey
- Highest point
- Musala (2,925 m)
- Largest city
- Sofia, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Independence from
- Ottoman Empire (1908)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $20,328 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 75.8 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.845 (rank 55 of 193)
Provinces in figures
| Name | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Blagoevgrad | 285,644 (2025) | 6,449 |
| Burgas | 388,919 (2024) | 7,748 |
| Dobrich | 143,858 (2025) | 4,720 |
| Gabrovo | 92,722 (2025) | 2,023 |
| Haskovo | 205,702 (2025) | 5,543 |
| Kardzhali | 152,028 (2025) | 3,216 |
| Kyustendil | 104,740 (2025) | 3,084 |
| Lovech | 109,446 (2025) | 4,132 |
| Montana | 110,970 (2025) | 3,635 |
| Pazardzhik | 221,176 (2025) | 4,459 |
| Pernik | 108,871 (2025) | 2,392 |
| Pleven | 212,890 (2025) | 4,337 |
| Plovdiv | 638,290 (2025) | 5,973 |
| Razgrad | 98,083 (2025) | 2,637 |
| Ruse | 184,251 (2025) | 2,791 |
| Shumen | 148,601 (2025) | 3,390 |
| Silistra | 92,365 (2025) | 2,846 |
| Sliven | 168,267 (2025) | 3,544 |
| Smolyan | 88,816 (2025) | 3,193 |
| Sofia | 222,946 (2025) | 7,059 |
| Stara Zagora | 286,722 (2025) | 5,152 |
| Targovishte | 93,633 (2025) | 2,559 |
| Varna | 440,532 (2025) | 3,818 |
| Veliko Tarnovo | 198,803 (2025) | 4,662 |
| Vidin | 69,465 (2025) | 3,033 |
| Vratsa | 144,502 (2025) | 3,620 |
| Yambol | 104,571 (2025) | 3,336 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
Bulgaria · 1879–1946
Bulgaria · 1879–1947
Bulgaria · 1946–1948
Bulgaria · 1948–1967
Bulgaria · 1967–1971
Bulgaria · 1971–1990- Bulgaria · 1990–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: 1879–1947 (CC BY-SA 4.0, 愛喝奶茶), 1948–1967 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Scroch), 1967–1971 (CC BY-SA 3.0, Scroch), 1971–1990 (CC BY-SA 3.0, Scroch).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
Sofia
How many people live in Bulgaria?
6.4 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Bulgaria?
Euro
What is the official language of Bulgaria?
Bulgarian
What is the calling code of Bulgaria?
+359
Which countries border Bulgaria?
Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey
What is the highest point of Bulgaria?
Musala (2,925 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.