The white and red color are derived from the flag of Russia. The color green is a representation of agriculture and greenery of the country.
Official Name: Republic of Bulgaria
Proportion: 3:5
Adopted on: April 16, 1879
Location: South-eastern Europe bordered by Romania, Serbia and Macedonia, Greece and Turkey
Capital City: Sofia
Major Cities: Kurdzhali, Magdan, Sandanski, Razlog
Area: 42,823 square miles
Population: 7,364,570
Currency: Lev (BGN)
Official Language: Bulgarian
National Anthem: Dear Motherland
National symbol(s): lion
National colors: white, green, red
National anthem:
name: "Mila Rodino" (Dear Homeland)
lyrics/music: Tsvetan Tsvetkov RADOSLAVOV
Facts about Bulgaria flag |
| Country | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Designed by | NA |
| Adopted | 1881 (original version) 1991 (current version) |
| Revision | 1944, 1946, 1948, 1967, 1971, 1990 |
| Design and Colors | A horizontal tricolour of white, green and red. |
| Size Ratio | 3:5 |
