Trivia in Bulgaria

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Europe / Eastern Europe

National symbols

Flag: A horizontal tricolor (white, green, red)

Bulgaria Flag

Emblem: A coat of arms featuring a crowned golden lion and shield

Bulgaria Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Bulgaria produces about 70% of the world's rose oil.
  • The yogurt bacterium L. bulgaricus is the only bacterial species named after a country.
  • Ancient Roman ruins called Serdica lie beneath Sofia's underground.
  • Bulgaria is one of the EU countries with the most mineral spring sources.
  • The population decline rate is among the highest in the EU, down about 30% since 1989.
  • The flag's green symbolizes agriculture, red symbolizes blood for freedom.
  • The chief scientist at LIGO gravitational wave research facility is of Bulgarian origin.
  • The creator of the world's first computer virus 'VIRUS.BG' was also Bulgarian.
  • Orthodox Christmas falls on December 25, the same date as the Western tradition.
  • Over 10,000 archaeological artifacts were discovered during Sofia metro construction.

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