Sofia

Name: Sofia
Address: Eastern Europe, Bulgaria

Eastern Europe, Bulgaria

Bulgaria

People from Sofia are called:

Male/General:

Sofian

Pronunciation:

/ˈsoʊfiən/

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Population:: 1,405,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Bulgaria
Region:: Eastern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

Named after the Saint Sofia Church, from Greek 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom'.

About Sofia

Capital and largest city of Bulgaria.
Ancient city with over 2,000 years of history.
Located at the foot of Vitosha Mountain in western Bulgaria.
Major economic, cultural, and educational center of the Balkans.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Athens

531 km south

People are called:

Athenian

Bucharest

302 km northeast

People are called:

Bucharester

Zagreb

340 km northwest

People are called:

Zagreber

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,405,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Bulgaria
Region:: Eastern Europe

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