Flag of Bulgaria (GIF)

The waving flag of Bulgaria (Animated GIF)

The flag of Bulgaria (Bulgarian: знаме на България) consists of three horizontal stripes of white, green, and red from top to bottom. The white represents peace, honesty, and love; the green symbolizes freedom and the lushness and beauty of Bulgaria's landscape; and the red stands for valor and the sacrifices made throughout the country's history. The flag's tricolor design is a symbol of Bulgaria's national identity and has its roots in the country's quest for independence in the late 19th century.

Proportion:	3:5
Adopted:	1879 (first adoption), November 27, 1990 (readoption)
Flag image:	Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:	🇧🇬

The coat of arms of Bulgaria on a waving white flag

The coat of arms of Bulgaria features a crowned golden lion rampant on a dark red shield. This lion is a symbol of bravery and nobility, signifying the historic might of the Bulgarian state. Below the lion is a white banner displaying the national motto, "Unity makes strength," written in Cyrillic script. On either side of the shield are two golden lions as supporters on oak branches, reinforcing the idea of strength and unity. Above the shield is a golden crown, representing Bulgaria's historical monarchy. This coat of arms reflects the nation's heritage and its enduring spirit of unity and strength.

The Bulgaria flag is waving on a flagpole rising from the globe.

Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. Its capital is Sofia, and its population is about 6.899 million (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine.

The waving flag of Bulgaria with its coat of arms (unofficial)

The waving vertical flag of Bulgaria (Animated GIF)

COUNTRY PROFILE
Capital and largest city:	Sofia
Other major cities:	Plovdiv, Varna
Official language:	Bulgarian
Region:	Eastern Europe
Ethnic groups:	84.8% Bulgarians, 8.8% Turks, 4.9% Roma, 0.7% others
Religions:	59.5% Bulgarian Orthodoxy, 9.3% Not religious, 7.9% Islam, 0.9% Protestantism, 0.7% Catholicism, 21.8% Not Declared
Nationality name:	Bulgarian
Area:	110,993.6 km² (42,854.9 sq mi)
Population:	6.899 million (2021)
Currency:	Lev
Country codes:	BG, BGR (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.bg
Calling code:	+359