Country Details

Slightly larger than the U.S. State of Ohio, the country is still adjusting to its switch to democracy in the early 90s. Tourism is a growth industry and Europeans frequent the numerous resorts on the Black Sea coast

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Bulgaria

Capital City Sofia

Major Cities here

Bordering Countries here

Flag here

Climate Summers on the Black Sea coast are hot, inland warm summers and cold winters (with snow) are commonplace.

Languages Bulgarian

Latitude/Longitude 43° 00'N, 25° 00'E

Official Currency Lev

Religions Bulgarian Orthodox, Muslim, other

Population 8,155,000

Land Area 110,550 sq km (42,683 sq miles)

Landforms The Balkan Mountains run through the central part of the country, the Rhodope Mountains through the southwestern part (near the border with Greece), with fertile lowlands covering the north and southeast. The Danube River forms the northern border with Romania

Land Divisions 9 provinces
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Maps

European Continent here

European Continent provided by University of Texas,
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Bulgaria Outline Map here

Bulgaria Map, CIA version here

Suggested Links

Bulgaria web site here!

Bulgaria Information Site here!

Weather in Sofia here!

Time and Date in Sofia
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