Bulgaria
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 110,879 km²
- Capital
- Sofia
- ISO
- BG
What the flag means
White is said to stand for peace and freedom, and red for the courage and the blood of those who fought for independence. Official meanings for the colors are not set in the constitution or other laws.
Fun facts
- FlagBulgaria’s flag is a horizontal tricolor of white, green, and red, and the green is said to represent fertile land and agriculture.
- CultureIn Bulgaria, traditionally, nodding your head up and down means “no” and shaking it side to side means “yes”.
- CultureThe lactic acid bacterium “Lactobacillus bulgaricus” used in yogurt was named after Bulgaria.
- GeographyBulgaria’s Musala (2,925 m) is the highest mountain on the Balkan Peninsula.
