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Bulgaria Neighboring Countries

Bulgaria is located in Southeast Europe (Europe), with its capital in Sofia. The official language is Bulgarian. The currency is Bulgarian lev.

What are the neighboring countries of Bulgaria? Bulgaria shares land borders with 5 countries. These Bulgaria neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Bulgaria at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Bulgaria neighboring countries are: Turkey, Greece, North Macedonia, Romania and Serbia. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Bulgaria and its border countries. The map highlights Bulgaria in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Bulgaria

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Bulgaria?

Bulgaria shares land borders with 5 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Bulgaria?

The neighboring countries of Bulgaria are: Turkey, Greece, North Macedonia, Romania and Serbia.

Which other countries in Europe have the same number of neighbors as Bulgaria?

Countries in Europe with 5 land borders: Belarus, Montenegro, Slovakia, Croatia, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Spain, Romania.

Which countries in Europe have more neighbors than Bulgaria?

Countries in Europe with more than 5 land borders: Italy, Russia, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Austria, France, Hungary, Serbia.

Which countries in Europe have fewer neighbors than Bulgaria?

Countries in Europe with fewer than 5 land borders: Guernsey, Vatican City, Lithuania, Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Moldova, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Luxembourg, Albania, and 25 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Bulgaria?

The capitals of countries bordering Bulgaria are:
  • Turkey: Ankara
  • Greece: Athens
  • North Macedonia: Skopje
  • Romania: Bucharest
  • Serbia: Belgrade

What are the country codes of Bulgaria's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Bulgaria's neighbors are:
  • Turkey: TR (ISO 2) / TUR (ISO 3)
  • Greece: GR (ISO 2) / GRC (ISO 3)
  • North Macedonia: MK (ISO 2) / MKD (ISO 3)
  • Romania: RO (ISO 2) / ROU (ISO 3)
  • Serbia: RS (ISO 2) / SRB (ISO 3)