Flag of Bulgaria
The flag of Bulgaria has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are white, green and red. The current design dates from 1990. Bulgaria is in Europe, and its capital is Sofia. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Sofia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 6.4 million |
| Area | 110,879 km² |
| Currency | Bulgarian lev |
| Colors | white, green and red |
| Proportions | 3:5 |
| In use since | 1990 |
Which one is the flag of Bulgaria?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Hungary
Italy
IranFlags of the neighbors
Greece
North Macedonia
Romania
Serbia
TurkeyWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Bulgaria?
White, green and red. The flag of Bulgaria has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
Sofia.
Which flags look like the flag of Bulgaria?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Hungary, Italy, Iran.
When was the flag of Bulgaria adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1990.
What is the population of Bulgaria?
About 6.4 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 110,879 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.