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Bulgaria Country Info
Country Name Bulgaria
Population 7 million
Area 110,994 km²
ISO BG
Capital Sofia
Phone Code +359
Currency Bulgarian lev (Лв.)
Native Bulgarian lev
Region Eastern Europe
Latitude 43.000000
Longitude 25.000000
Overview About Bulgaria

Bulgaria, located in the southeastern part of Europe, is a country with a rich tapestry of history, traditions, and landscapes. Bordered by Romania, Serbia, Macedonia, Greece, Turkey, and the Black Sea, Bulgaria serves as a crossroads between Europe and Asia.

Population

Bulgaria has a population of approximately 7 million people. Bulgarians form the majority ethnic group, and there are significant Turkish and Roma minorities. Bulgarian is the official language, and the primary religion is Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

Postal Code

Bulgaria uses a four-digit postal code system. These postal codes help ensure the efficient sorting and delivery of mail across the country. For example, Sofia, the capital city, has postal codes starting with numbers like "1000".

Historical Background

The history of Bulgaria dates back to ancient times, with Thracian, Greek, and Roman influences. The First Bulgarian Empire was established in the 7th century, making Bulgaria one of the oldest countries in Europe. Over the centuries, the region faced Byzantine, Ottoman, and Soviet influences, each leaving a lasting imprint on the country's culture and identity. Bulgaria became an independent state in 1908 and went through various political changes throughout the 20th century.

Current Trends

Today, Bulgaria is a parliamentary republic and a member of the European Union. The country has a diverse economy with strengths in agriculture, energy, and manufacturing. Tourism plays a significant role, with visitors attracted to Bulgaria's historic sites, natural parks, and Black Sea beaches. While the nation faces challenges like demographic decline and political corruption, it continues to progress in areas like technology and innovation, aiming for sustainable growth in the future.

Population of Bulgaria (2023 and historical)
YearPopulationYearly %
Change		Yearly
Change		Migrants (net)Median AgeFertility RateDensity (P/Km²)Urban
Pop %		Urban PopulationCountry's Share of
World Pop		World PopulationBulgaria
Global Rank
2023 6,687,717 -1.39 % -94,236 -4,800 44.8 1.59 62 77.9 % 5,211,414 0.08 % 8,045,311,447 110
2022 6,781,953 -1.51 % -103,915 -4,800 44.7 1.59 62 77.1 % 5,225,976 0.09 % 7,975,105,156 108
2020 6,979,175 -1.04 % -73,357 -9,902 44.3 1.58 64 75.3 % 5,253,037 0.09 % 7,840,952,880 106
2015 7,309,253 -0.76 % -56,604 -15,356 42.6 1.54 67 72.7 % 5,310,568 0.10 % 7,426,597,537 105
2010 7,592,273 -0.58 % -44,590 -8,686 41.0 1.57 70 70.5 % 5,353,646 0.11 % 6,985,603,105 99
2005 7,815,221 -0.71 % -56,494 -3,832 40.0 1.37 72 69.4 % 5,423,484 0.12 % 6,558,176,119 93
2000 8,097,691 -0.91 % -75,978-11,295 38.6 1.26 75 68.0 % 5,510,364 0.13 % 6,148,898,975 90
1995 8,477,579 -0.67 % -58,040 -22,495 37.0 1.24 78 67.0 % 5,679,599 0.15 % 5,743,219,454 82
1990 8,767,778 -0.34 % -29,860 -29,479 35.5 1.81 81 66.9 % 5,868,643 0.16 % 5,316,175,862 77
1985 8,917,076 -0.14 % -12,706 -32,050 34.4 1.98 82 65.0 % 5,797,183 0.18 % 4,861,730,613 71
1980 8,980,606 0.27 % 23,927 -28,047 32.9 2.06 83 61.4 % 5,513,719 0.20 % 4,444,007,706 65
1975 8,860,971 0.64 % 55,604 -12,089 32.1 2.23 82 56.8 % 5,029,979 0.22 % 4,069,437,231 62
1970 8,582,950 0.81 % 67,576 2,745 31.8 2.18 79 51.8 % 4,449,410 0.23 % 3,695,390,336 61
1965 8,245,072 0.88 % 70,663 1,838 30.8 2.08 76 45.6 % 3,762,158 0.25 % 3,337,111,983 52
1960 7,891,756 0.98 % 74,767 -1,050 29.2 2.31 73 37.1 % 2,925,530 0.26 % 3,019,233,434 56
1955 7,517,922 0.99 % 72,058 -3,623 27.6 2.38 69 32.4 % 2,435,785 0.27 % 2,746,072,141 52
Main Cities by Population Bulgaria
# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Sofia 1,152,556
2 Plovdiv 340,494
3 Varna 312,770
4 Burgas 195,966
5 Ruse 156,238
6 Stara Zagora 143,431
7 Pleven 118,675
8 Sliven 96,368
9 Dobrich 94,831
10 Shumen 87,283
11 Pernik 82,467
12 Yambol 80,116
13 Haskovo 79,699
14 Pazardzhik 75,977
15 Blagoevgrad 71,306
16 Veliko Turnovo 66,217
17 Gabrovo 66,175
18 Vratsa 64,941
19 Kazanlak 55,196
20 Vidin 54,409
21 Asenovgrad 52,170
22 Kardzhali 51,000
23 Kyustendil 48,286
24 Montana 47,445
25 Dimitrovgrad 43,288
26 Lovech 42,211
27 Silistra 39,715
28 Razgrad 38,285
29 Targovishte 37,774
30 Dupnitsa 34,764
31 Gorna Oryahovitsa 32,792
32 Svishtov 32,256
33 Smolyan 32,069
34 Petrich 30,308
35 Samokov 26,765
36 Lom 26,594
37 Sandanski 26,459
38 Sevlievo 24,582
39 Nova Zagora 24,340
40 Velingrad 24,036
41 Cherven Bryag 21,688
42 Troyan 21,162
43 Aytos 20,986
44 Botevgrad 20,909
45 Gotse Delchev 20,471
46 Karlovo 19,958
47 Karnobat 19,709
48 Panagyurishte 19,389
49 Svilengrad 19,279
50 Harmanli 18,931
51 Peshtera 18,676
52 Chirpan 17,243
53 Parvomay 17,000
54 Popovo 16,571
55 Rakovski 15,782
56 Berkovitsa 15,027
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