Bulgaria

Bulgaria, officially Republic of Bulgaria, is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and has a coastline along the Black Sea to the east. The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, one of the oldest cities in Europe. Bulgaria has a rich history and culture, with both Slavic and Byzantine influences. It is known for its historical sites, including ancient churches, Orthodox monasteries, and Roman and Thracian ruins. Bulgaria also has a variety of natural landscapes, including mountains, plains, rivers, and the Black Sea coast. Bulgarian cuisine is influenced by its geographic location and includes a variety of meat, vegetable, and dairy dishes. The country is also famous for its wine production and for its musical and folk traditions. Population of Bulgaria from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 7.05 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 6.98 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 6.92 million inhabitants. Capital (Sofia): Population in 2020: About 1.24 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Sofia: ~1.24 million Plovdiv: ~346,000 Varna: ~336,000 Burgas: ~202,000 Ruse: ~149,000 Stara Zagora: ~138,000 Pleven: ~106,000 Sliven: ~91,000 Dobrich: ~91,000 Shumen: ~80,000 Bulgaria is divided into 28 regions (oblasti), each headed by a regional governor. GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 55,000 million Euros. 2019: About 61,000 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 2.1% of GDP. 2019: About 0.4% of GDP. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 20.4%. 2019: About 18.4%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 5.2%. 2019: About 4.2%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)