Bulgaria (officially Republic of Bulgaria) is an independent country located in Southeast Europe, Europe. With a population of 6,437,360 people, it ranks #111 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 110,879 km² (#106 globally), with a population density of 58 people per km². The capital city is Sofia. The official language is Bulgarian.
Key Facts
Population
6,437,360
#111 world ranking
Area
110,879 km²
#106 world ranking
Population Density
58/km²
Capital
Sofia
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+02:00
Continent
Europe
Bordering Countries
5
neighboring countries
Languages
- Bulgarian— see all countries
Currency
- Bulgarian lev (лв)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (5)
Turkey
Romania
Greece
Serbia
North MacedoniaCompare
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 6,437,360 people, ranking #111 in the world by population.
How big is Bulgaria?
Bulgaria covers an area of 110,879 km², ranking #106 in the world by area. The population density is 58 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Bulgaria?
The official languages of Bulgaria are: Bulgarian.
What is the currency of Bulgaria?
The currency of Bulgaria is Bulgarian lev (лв).
What countries border Bulgaria?
Bulgaria shares borders with 5 countries: Turkey, Romania, Greece, Serbia, North Macedonia.