Map of Bulgaria, information page - Varna, Sofia and the Black Sea CoastA map of Bulgaria (below) shows the spacially diverse nature of the country. Home of the Balkans, this rich land is the home of ancient civilizations. Its capital city, Sofia is full of cold-war reminissant charm. Varna, its east-coast counterpart boasts of golden beaches and a glorious cathedral. If you look at a map of the Balkans, the distance from its sunny east cost to west is quite far. In terms of driving distance its approximately 10 hours across the Balkan mountains. With a a population of nearly 8 million and a land area of 110,550 sq km Bulgaria is the one of the newest EU members (since January 2007).
Fast Facts about BulgariaOfficial Name: Republic of BulgariaPopulation: 7,917,855 Capital City: Sofia (1.1 million) Languages: Bulgarian Latitude/Longitude: 43° 00'N, 25° 00'E Official Currency: Lev Religions: Bulgarian Orthodox, Muslim, other Land Area: 110,550 sq km (42,683 sq miles)
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