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Bulgaria — silhouette, capital and facts
Bulgaria is in Europe and its capital is Sofia. With about 6.5 million people and 110,879 km², it ranks 103rd in area and 108th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Bulgaria, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Sofia
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 6.5 million
- Area
- 110,879 km²
- Language
- Bulgarian
- Currency
- Lev
- Flag colors
- white, green, red
Borders
Bulgaria shares a land border with 4 countries: Romania, Greece, Turkey, Serbia.
Fun facts about Bulgaria
- The yogurt bacterium Lactobacillus bulgaricus was identified in 1905 by the Bulgarian doctor Stamen Grigorov.
- In Bulgaria, shaking the head side to side usually means yes, while nodding up and down means no.
- Bulgaria's Rose Valley is famous for producing rose oil, a prized ingredient in luxury perfumes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
Which continent is Bulgaria in?
Bulgaria is in Europe.
Which countries border Bulgaria?
Bulgaria shares a land border with 4 countries: Romania, Greece, Turkey, Serbia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Bulgaria?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Bulgaria is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Bulgaria?
The yogurt bacterium Lactobacillus bulgaricus was identified in 1905 by the Bulgarian doctor Stamen Grigorov. In Bulgaria, shaking the head side to side usually means yes, while nodding up and down means no. Bulgaria's Rose Valley is famous for producing rose oil, a prized ingredient in luxury perfumes.
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