One of Europe's oldest countries, the Republic of Bulgaria is situated in the south-east of Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the east, and Turkey and Greece in the south. Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro lie to the west, with Romania along the river Danube to the north. It is one of Europe's oldest countries.

There are several Bulgarian Maps in differing detail levels below - simply click on the thumbnail image below to view full size. To print - right click on image and select 'Print Picture'. Map of the 28 regions of Bulgaria below.

Maps of Bulgaria - Click on thumbnail to enlarge Bulgaria map

Since 1999 Bulgaria has consisted of 28 regions after having been subdivided into 9 provinces since 1987. All are named after the regional capital, with the national capital itself, Sofia, forming a separate region:

Regions of Bulgaria and Map - Click on thumbnail to enlarge Bulgaria Region Map

Blagoevgrad Burgas Dobrich Gabrovo Haskovo Kardzhali Kyustendil

Lovech Montana Pazardzhik Pernik Pleven Plovdiv Razgrad

Ruse Shumen Silistra Sliven Smolyan Sofia Sofia Region

Stara Zagora Targovishte Varna Veliko Tarnovo Vidin Vratsa Yambol

Bulgaria comprises three classical regions - Macedonia, Moesia and Thrace. The south-west of the country is mountainous, with the Balkan range of mountains running west to east down the centre of the country. Hill country and plains are found in the south-east, along the Black Sea coast in the east, and along Bulgaria's main river, the Danube in the north. Other major rivers include the Struma and the Maritsa river in the south.

The Bulgarian climate is temperate, with cold, damp winters and hot, dry summers.