Country codes Bulgaria
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
BG
ALPHA-3
BGR
The two-letter code for Bulgaria is BG, and the three-letter code is BGR, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+359
The dialing code for Bulgaria is +359, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.bg
The top-level domain (TLD) for Bulgaria is .bg, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of Bulgaria |
| Capital | Sofia |
| Region | Europe |
| Sub Region | Eastern Europe |
Bulgaria, officially known as the Republic of Bulgaria, is located in the Eastern Europe sub-region of the larger Europe continent with Sofia serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Bulgarian Lev |
| Alphabetic Code | BGN |
| Numeric Code | 975 |
Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian Lev (BGN) as its official currency, with the numeric code 975.
Languages
There are a total of 3 official languages spoken in Bulgaria. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe / Sofia | +02:00 | +03:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Bulgaria. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Blagoevgrad | district | BG-01 |
| Burgas | district | BG-02 |
| Dobrich | district | BG-08 |
| Gabrovo | district | BG-07 |
| Haskovo | district | BG-26 |
| Kardzhali | district | BG-09 |
| Kyustendil | district | BG-10 |
| Lovech | district | BG-11 |
| Montana | district | BG-12 |
| Pazardzhik | district | BG-13 |
| Pernik | district | BG-14 |
| Pleven | district | BG-15 |
| Plovdiv | district | BG-16 |
| Razgrad | district | BG-17 |
| Ruse | district | BG-18 |
| Shumen | district | BG-27 |
| Silistra | district | BG-19 |
| Sliven | district | BG-20 |
| Smolyan | district | BG-21 |
| Sofia | district | BG-23 |
| Sofia (stolitsa) | district | BG-22 |
| Stara Zagora | district | BG-24 |
| Targovishte | district | BG-25 |
| Varna | district | BG-03 |
| Veliko Tarnovo | district | BG-04 |
| Vidin | district | BG-05 |
| Vratsa | district | BG-06 |
| Yambol | district | BG-28 |
Explore the subdivisions of Bulgaria, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Bulgaria shares its borders with 5 neighboring countries, including Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Bulgaria's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Bulgaria Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Bulgaria's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Bulgaria.
For geographical info about Bulgaria, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.