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  • Bulgaria adopted the euro, becoming the 21st Eurozone member, with Sofia as its capital.
  • Located in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, it borders Romania, Turkey, Greece, North Macedonia, and Serbia, with the Black Sea to the east.
  • Its geography features varied climates and major rivers like the Danube, Maritsa, and Struma.

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Bulgaria (Capital: Sofia)

Bulgaria has adopted the euro as its official currency, becoming the 21st Eurozone member.

Political Features

  • Location: Southeast Europe, on Balkan Peninsula.
  • Neighbouring countries: Romania (North), Turkey and Greece (South), and North Macedonia and Serbia (West).
  • Bordering water body: Black Sea (East).

Geographical Features

  • Climate: Varies from continental to Mediterranean.
  • Major Rivers: Danube, Maritsa, Struma etc.
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