Discover Bulgaria
Tourism, IT outsourcing, agriculture. EU member.
6,687,717
Population
13
Places to Visit
28+
Regions
About Bulgaria
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Geography
Area: 110,879 sq km
- β’ Temperate: cold winters, hot summers
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Government
Type: parliamentary republic
Capital: Sofia
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Economy
Tourism, IT outsourcing, agriculture. EU member.
GDP: $84.1 billion
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Demographics
Population: 6,687,717
Languages: Bulgarian (official)
Religions: Orthodox 59.4%, Muslim 7.8%
Explore Bulgaria's Regions
Discover 28 distinct regions, each with unique landscapes and culture.
Major Cities in Bulgaria
Explore 50 cities with unique attractions and experiences.
SofiaNational Capital
capital
1.2M
PlovdivRegional Capital
admin_capital
347K
VarnaRegional Capital
admin_capital
313K
BurgasRegional Capital
admin_capital
196K
Stara ZagoraRegional Capital
admin_capital
143K
RuseRegional Capital
admin_capital
143K
PlevenRegional Capital
admin_capital
101K
SlivenRegional Capital
admin_capital
84K
PernikRegional Capital
admin_capital
82K
DobrichRegional Capital
admin_capital
79K
ShumenRegional Capital
admin_capital
72K
BlagoevgradRegional Capital
admin_capital
68K
Travel Essentials
π Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +359
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
universal: 112
β‘ Practical Info
Electricity: 230V / 50Hz / Type C, F
Driving: Right
Water: β Safe
π° Tipping
- β’ 10% in restaurants
When to Visit Bulgaria
β Best Months
May, June, September, October
π₯ Peak Season
Jul-Aug (beaches), Dec-Mar (ski)
π Off Season
Nov, Apr
Top Destinations in Bulgaria
βSofia
βPlovdiv (oldest city in Europe)
βRila Monastery
πVeliko Tarnovo
πBlack Sea coast
πBansko
πSeven Rila Lakes
Cultural Tips
- π‘Nodding means NO, shaking head means YES
- π‘Rose Valley produces 85% of world's rose oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bulgaria cheap?
One of EU's cheapest. Budget: 30-50 EUR/day. Sofia is cheapest EU capital.
What to Buy in Bulgaria
ποΈ Rose oilποΈ yogurtποΈ rakiyaποΈ pottery
Places to Visit
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