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
Calling Code
+359
Languages
- Bulgarian— see all countries
Currency
- Bulgarian lev (лв)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (5)
Countries bordering Bulgaria →
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.