Sofia Information provides a number of important facts on the city. It is located in the western part of Bulgaria. The city falls on the latitude of 42°40'60'' North and longitude of 23°19' East. The city covers an area of 1310 square kilometers and is placed at an elevation of 550 meters above sea level. Sofia has got a central location in the Balkan Peninsula.
Sofia, Bulgaria has a continental type of climate. The month of August is the hottest and January is the coldest. The temperature during summer season can rise to 35ºC. That during winter can freeze down to 0°C. Foehn winds influences the climate of Sofia to a great extent.
Some of the important information on Sofia is as follows:
- The population of Sofia is approximately 1,200,000.
- The dialing code of Sofia is 359.
- Boiko Borissov is the present mayor of Sofia.
- Vitosha Mountain is the 4th largest mountain of Bulgaria.
- Cherni Vrah is the highest peak of Vitosha Mountain.
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- The three major rivers of Sofia are Vladaya, Iskar and Perlovo.
- The transportation in Sofia is supported by taxis, buses, metro, trams and trolley buses. They are available from 6:30 am to 11 pm.
- The shops are open from 9 am to 6:30 pm or from 10 am to 7 pm (Monday to Friday) and till 1 pm on Saturday.
- The post offices operate from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm from Monday to Friday.
- Some of the emergency numbers of Sofia are Police: 166; Ambulance: 150; Fire: 160 and Tourist Health Care: 166.
- The notes come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 leva and the coins are available in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 stotinki and 1 lev. 1 lev = 100 stotinki
- Some of the tourist sites of Sofia are St Alexander Nevski Memorial Church, National Archaeological Museum, Central Sofia Synagogue, Church of St Nedelya, St Nicholas Russian Church, Central Food Halls and Banya Bashi Mosque.
- For any travel and tour related information, one can contact at: National Information and Advertising Center, 1, Sveta Sofia Ulica, Telephone: (02) 987 9778
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