Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a country in Europe. Its capital is Sofia, and it shares land borders with 5 countries.
- Capital
- Sofia
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 111,557 km² Number 101 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 5 countries
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
Which countries border Bulgaria?
Bulgaria shares land borders with 5 countries: Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Türkiye.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Sofia |
|---|---|---|
 North Macedonia | Skopje | 174 km (108 mi) |
 Romania | Bucharest | 295 km (183 mi) |
 Serbia | Belgrade | 327 km (203 mi) |
 Greece | Athens | 526 km (327 mi) |
 Türkiye | Ankara | 854 km (530 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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