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Sofia's city centre is an eclectic mix of architectural styles, largely rebuilt after WWII bombings and complete with a yellow brick boulevard. The city is compact and diverse; a great place to get your bearings before heading off to discover the real Bulgaria.
Fast Facts
Population
1,100,000
Currency
Name: Bulgarian Lev
Code: BGN
Symbol: Lv
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Bulgarian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +2
Country Dialing Code
+359
Weights & Measures
Metric
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