Overview
Bulgaria is a country in Europe, with its capital at Sofia.
Key facts
| Country | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Currency | BGN |
About the country
Bulgaria is a country in Europe.
The capital city is Sofia.
Practical information
The currency is the BGN (Lev).
The main language spoken is Turkish.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Bulgaria by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Bulgaria
Among the places worth a look in Bulgaria are Sofia, Plovdiv, Ruse, Burgas, Varna, Sliven, Yambol, Veliko Tŭrnovo, Stara Zagora and Dobrich — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Bulgaria usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Bulgaria
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Getting around Bulgaria
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.