What is the capital of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia
Sofia is the capital city and seat of government of Bulgaria, a country in Southeast Europe. Bulgaria uses the ISO codes BG and BGR, and its international dialling code is +359. The currency in use is the Euro (EUR).
For the full profile of Bulgaria, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Bulgaria country page. The country has an estimated population of 6,433,302 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Bulgaria
- Capital: Sofia
- Region: Southeast Europe
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Calling code: +359
- Flag emoji: 🇧🇬
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
Is Sofia the largest city in Bulgaria?
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Sofia?
Sofia, like the rest of Bulgaria, uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.