Bulgaria
Eastern Europe, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
People from Bulgaria are called:
Male/General:
Bulgarian
Pronunciation:
/bʌlˈɡɛəriən/
Etymology & Origin
Named after the Bulgars, a Turkic people who established the First Bulgarian Empire in the 7th century.
About Bulgaria
- Capital city: Sofia.
- EU member since 2007, Schengen area member since 2024.
- Known for rose oil production, ancient history, and Black Sea coastline.
- Uses the Cyrillic alphabet and the Bulgarian lev currency.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 6,878,492 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Bulgaria
- Region:
- Eastern Europe