Bulgaria

Eastern Europe, Bulgaria
Bulgaria

People from Bulgaria are called:

Male/General:

Bulgarian

Pronunciation:

/bʌlˈɡɛəriən/

Quick Facts

Population:
6,878,492 (2024 est.)
Country:
Bulgaria
Region:
Eastern Europe

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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.

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