🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Republic of Bulgaria
Basic Information
Capital
Sofia
Region
Europe
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Southeast Europe
Population
6,838,937
Area
110,994 km²
Currencies
Bulgarian lev (лв)
Languages
Bulgarian
About country
Bulgaria is a country located in Southeast Europe, occupying much of the Balkan Peninsula. Its history stretches back to ancient Thracian civilizations, followed by Roman rule and the establishment of the First Bulgarian Empire in the 7th century. The country experienced periods of Byzantine and Ottoman domination before achieving independence in 1878. Today, Bulgaria is a member of the European Union and NATO, striving for economic and political integration. Its diverse landscape includes mountains, plains, and a Black Sea coastline, supporting agriculture and tourism.
Political Information
System of Government
Parliamentary Republic
Independent
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UN Member
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