Quick Facts

- Full Country Name: Republic of Bulgaria.
- Local Name: Republika Bǎlgariya.
- Capital: Sofia
- Language: Bulgarian (official), Turkish, Roma.
- Currency: Lev (BGN) = 100 stotinki.
- People: Bulgarian, Turkish, Roma.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 68.94, Female: 76.40.
- Religion: Bulgarian Orthodox (82.6%), Muslim (12.2%), other Christian (1.2%).
- Size (sq km): 110,910 (104th)
- Population: 7,679,290 (93rd)
- Population Density per Km: 70 (124th)
- Country Dialling Code: 359
- Internet Country Code: .bg (.eu also used).
- Time Zone: GMT +2/3
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Credit cards and traveller's cheques accepted in major hotels and restaurants.
- Business Hours: 0900-1730, Mon-Friday.
- GDP(PPP): US$87.156 billion
- GDP (PPP) per Capita: US$10,843
- Personal Safety: Beware of hazardous drivers.
