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Country Information

Capital
Sofia
Population
3,175,359
Area
110,879 km²
Largest City
Sofia
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Not Observed
ISO Code
BG / BGR
Time Zones
1 zone
Languages
Bulgarian
Currency
Bulgarian Lev (лв) - лв100
Coordinates
Decimal:42.6975, 23.3241
DMS:42°41′51″N, 23°19′27″E
Elevation
Highest:2,925 m
Lowest:0 m
Average:1,463 m
International Dialing Code
+359

Time Zones

• Europe/Sofia| EEST (UTC+3)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost
Ruse
Southernmost
Haskovo
Easternmost
Varna
Westernmost
Pernik

About Bulgaria

Bulgaria is known for its rich history, dating back to the establishment of the First Bulgarian Empire in 681 AD.
The Cyrillic alphabet was developed in the First Bulgarian Empire and is now used by many Slavic languages.
Bulgaria is famous for its traditional folk music and dances, which often feature intricate rhythms and vibrant costumes.
The country is home to the Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is a significant cultural and historical landmark.
Bulgaria celebrated the creation of its own alphabet and literature during the Golden Age of the Bulgarian Culture in the 9th and 10th centuries.
Rose oil is one of Bulgaria's major exports, and the country is known as the 'Land of Roses' due to its extensive rose fields.
Bulgaria has a diverse geography that includes mountains, plains, and a coastline along the Black Sea.
The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, another UNESCO World Heritage site, showcases the artistic achievements of the ancient Thracian civilization.
Bulgaria has a tradition of celebrating the festival of Baba Marta, which marks the arrival of spring and involves the exchange of red and white yarn called 'martenitsi'.
The country is home to the oldest gold treasure in the world, found in the Varna Necropolis, dating back to 4,500 BC.
Bulgarian yogurt is renowned for its unique taste and health benefits, attributed to the specific strains of bacteria used in its production.
The country has a significant Orthodox Christian heritage, with the Bulgarian Orthodox Church being one of the world's oldest.
Bulgaria is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, including the stunning Seven Rila Lakes and the Pirin National Park.
The traditional Bulgarian dish 'banitsa' is made with layers of filo pastry and filled with cheese, eggs, and yogurt, and is often enjoyed during celebrations.

Cities in Bulgaria

Showing 10 cities (top 50 by population + business hubs). Click any city to view detailed time information.

Cities by Population

SofiaPlovdivVarnaBurgasStara ZagoraRusePlevenSlivenPernikDobrichShumenPazardzhikVratsaYambolAsenovgradKazanlakMontanaKyustendilSmolyanSilistraRazgrad

Cities in Bulgaria

Columns31 cities
City Name
Population
Area
City Center Elevation
Time Zone
UTC Offset
SofiaCAPITAL
1,152,556
576 km²
562 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
346,893
173 km²
176 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
312,770
156 km²
56 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
195,966
98 km²
38 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
143,431
72 km²
205 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
143,417
72 km²
38 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
100,952
50 km²
99 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
83,740
42 km²
274 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
82,467
41 km²
702 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
79,269
40 km²
216 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
72,342
36 km²
252 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
67,810
34 km²
393 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
67,086
34 km²
196 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
66,217
33 km²
217 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
66,175
33 km²
554 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
65,671
33 km²
211 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
64,941
32 km²
351 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2
63,656
32 km²
129 m
EET/EEST
UTC+2

Popular Cities in Bulgaria

SofiaPlovdivVarnaBurgasStara Zagora
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