Bulgarias

Bulgarias is not a standard English term. The country known from English as Bulgaria; its people are Bulgarians and its language is Bulgarian. The form Bulgarias may appear as a misspelling, a pluralization from other languages, or as a proper name in fictional or branded contexts. In most encyclopedic uses, Bulgarias would be treated as a nonstandard form of Bulgaria.

Because of this ambiguity, articles about Bulgarias typically clarify that the intended subject is Bulgaria, a country in Southeast Europe.

Bulgaria is located in Southeast Europe, with a Black Sea coast to the east and borders Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, and Turkey. Its capital and largest city is Sofia. It is a member of the European Union and NATO.

History and culture in the context of Bulgaria include ancient Thracian roots and the First and Second Bulgarian Empires, followed by centuries of Ottoman rule. Independence was achieved in 1908, and the country underwent democratic transitions in the late 20th century. The Cyrillic script is used for Bulgarian, and the country has a rich tradition of folklore, music, and cuisine, including a well-known yogurt culture.

Economy and demographics: Bulgaria has a population of roughly 6.5 to 7 million, with ethnic Bulgarians forming the majority. The economy features services, manufacturing, and agriculture, with the lev as the currency. Tourism is significant, particularly along the Black Sea coast and in the Balkan mountains.

Related topics include Bulgaria, the Bulgarian language, and Bulgarian culture.