Capital : Sofia Official EU language(s) : Bulgarian EU member country : since 1 January 2007 Currency : Bulgarian lev BGN. Bulgaria has committed to adopt the euro once it fulfils the necessary conditions. Schengen : Bulgaria is currently in the process of joining the Schengen area . Figures : Geographical size - population - gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in PPS Political system Bulgaria is a parliamentary republic. The head of government - the prime minister - holds the most powerful executive position. The head of state - the president - primarily holds representative powers as well as limited veto powers. Bulgaria is a unitary state with a centralised structure. It consists of 27 provinces and a metropolitan capital province (Sofia-Grad). The regional governors are appointed by the government. Location on the EU map Trade and economy The most important sectors of Bulgaria’s economy in 2018 w
