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Bulgaria

Plan a visit or move to Bulgaria with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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82/100
Should I visit Bulgaria?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travelers should be aware of entry requirements under the European Entry‑Exit System (EES).

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Bulgaria month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bulgaria are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 20–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and May the wettest (about 76 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January4.9-3.6636.5
February8.8-1.5347.6
March12.11.2658.2
April16.85.25910.3
May20.49.77611.3
June25.414.66713.2
July28.316.64713.8
August28.516.43612.5
September24.112.52910.7
October18.17.3658.7
November11.53.0666.5
December6.4-0.9596.1

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What is being reported around Bulgaria

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People and places shaping Bulgaria

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Past and future events in Bulgaria

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Previously

No past event has been extracted for Bulgaria yet.

Current public leadership

  • Rumen Radev

    Wikidata currently records this person as Bulgaria's head of government. Prime Minister of Bulgaria since 2026.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Bulgaria has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Bulgaria yet.

Local business and employers

  • Piccadilly

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bulgaria. Bulgarian supermarket chain.

  • Olimex

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bulgaria. Bulgarian electronics manufacturing company.

  • Padel Maestros

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bulgaria. Global recruitment and professional placement agency for padel coaches and sports organizations.

  • Dynamics Mobile

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bulgaria. Microsoft Dynamics 365 ISV/Partner and IT consultancy. SaaS Field Operations Solutions.

  • Foundation Pavel Andreev

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bulgaria. Private foundation founded by Pavel Andreev.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Bulgaria yet.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Bulgaria, in brief

Bulgaria is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Bulgaria took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Bulgaria

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Bulgaria

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Bulgaria

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Bulgaria

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Bulgaria

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08 · Questions

Questions about Bulgaria

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Bulgaria

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Bulgaria?

The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, and the total national population is estimated at 7,000,039.

02 · Q&A

Where is Bulgaria located and what is its total area?

Bulgaria is located in Europe, spanning an area of approximately 110,910 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Bulgaria?

The official currency is Lev (BGN) and the recognized languages include bg, tr-BG, rom.

04 · Q&A

What are the major cities and regions in Bulgaria?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Bulgaria include Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Stara Zagora.

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Cities and towns in Bulgaria

Sofia1,152,556 people · Full profilePlovdiv329,489 people · Full profileVarna318,737 people · Full profileBurgas210,646 people · Full profileStara Zagora121,582 people · Full profileRuse121,168 people · Full profilePleven90,209 people · Full profileSliven83,740 people · Full profilePernik82,467 people · Full profileShumen72,342 people · Full profileDobrich69,434 people · Full profileBlagoevgrad67,810 people · Full profile