Bulgaria Weather

Bulgaria's Information

Land Area	108,489 km²
Water Area	2,390 km²
Total Area	110,879km² (#103)
Population	7,144,653 (#101)
Population Density	65.86/km²
Government Type	Parliamentary Republic
GDP (PPP)	$143.00 Billion
GDP Per Capita	$20,100
Currency	Lev (BGN)
More Information	Bulgaria
Largest Cities	Sofia (1,152,556) Plovdiv (340,494) Varna (312,770) Burgas (195,966) Ruse (156,238) Stara Zagora (143,431) Pleven (118,675) Sliven (96,368) Dobrich (94,831) Shumen (87,283) View all cities in Bulgaria

Climate:
With an overall temperate climate, the barrier effect from the Balkan's tends to dominate weather conditions throughout Bulgaria. Precipitation is more common through autumn, with October and November being the wettest months of the year.

Summers along the Black Sea coastal areas are warm, often hot, while inland, the air is more moderate with temperatures reaching only 73°F (23°C).

Winters are cold with heavy snowfall in the mountains, and an average temperature of 30°F (-1°C), sometimes even dipping as low as 20°C below zero.

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Bulgaria Trivia

What Languages Are Spoken In Bulgaria?

Bulgarian, an Indo-European language is the official language of Bulgaria and is spoken by a majority of the country’s population. The two main minority languages spoken in Bulgaria are Turkish and Romani. A number of foreign languages are spoken in Bulgaria. Russian is the most commonly spoken foreign language in the country. 35% of the country’s population claim to possess a workable knowledge of this language. English is the second most common foreign language in Bulgaria and is spoken by about 23% of Bulgarians. Italian and Spanish (12%) and French (9%) are the other popular foreign languages spoken in the country.

Languages Spoken In Bulgaria

What Kind of Government Does Bulgaria Have?

The prime minister of Bulgaria leads the government of the Republic of Bulgaria.

What Type Of Government Does Bulgaria Have?

Which Is The Most Populous City In Bulgaria?

With a population of over 1.2 million, Sofia is Bulgaria's most populous city. It is also the country’s capital city. Sofia is located in the Sofia Valley where it is surrounded by the Vitosha and Balkan mountains.