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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Czech Republic’s population is 69% larger than that of Bulgaria, a difference of 4,463,607.
Bulgaria’s surface area is 41% larger than that of Czech Republic, a difference of 32,125 km².
Czech Republic’s population density is 138% higher than that of Bulgaria, a difference of 80.2 /km².
Czech Republic’s nominal GDP is 206% larger than that of Bulgaria, a difference of $233.69 billion.
Czech Republic’s GDP per capita is 81% higher than that of Bulgaria, a difference of $14,227.
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Sofia
Prague
6,441,421
10,905,028
110,997 km²
78,871 km²
58 /km²
138 /km²
$113.34 billion · 2024
$347.03 billion · 2024
$17,596 · 2024
$31,823 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe
Bulgarian lev · BGN · Лв.
Czech koruna · CZK · Kč
Bulgarian
Czech
+359
+420
.bg
.cz
BG / BGR
CZ / CZE
Europe/Sofia
Europe/Prague
България
Česká republika
| Measure | Bulgaria | Czech Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Sofia | Prague |
| Population | 6,441,421 | 10,905,028 |
| Surface area | 110,997 km² | 78,871 km² |
| Population density | 58 /km² | 138 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $113.34 billion · 2024 | $347.03 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $17,596 · 2024 | $31,823 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Eastern Europe | Eastern Europe |
| Currency | Bulgarian lev · BGN · Лв. | Czech koruna · CZK · Kč |
| Nationality | Bulgarian | Czech |
| Phone code | +359 | +420 |
| Internet domain | .bg | .cz |
| ISO codes | BG / BGR | CZ / CZE |
| Time zone | Europe/Sofia | Europe/Prague |
| Native name | България | Česká republika |
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Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Bulgaria is a land of soaring mountains, sun‑kissed Black Sea beaches, and ancient towns that whisper tales of empires and endurance.
Full Bulgaria profile →Nestled in the heart of Central Europe, the Czech Republic blends medieval charm with vibrant modernity, offering a tapestry of castles, cobblestone streets, and a rich cultural heritage that captivates visitors and scholars alike.
Full Czech Republic profile →The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
Bulgaria has a recorded population of approximately 6,441,421 people.
Bulgaria covers an area of about 110,997 km².
Bulgaria has a population density of roughly 58 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Bulgaria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $113.34 billion as of 2024.
Bulgaria has a GDP per capita of approximately $17,596.
Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN), with the symbol Лв..
Bulgaria is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Bulgaria is България.
People from Bulgaria are referred to as Bulgarian.
The international dialing code for Bulgaria is +359.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bulgaria is .bg.
Bulgaria uses the Europe/Sofia time zone.
Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Bulgaria is a land of soaring mountains, sun‑kissed Black Sea beaches, and ancient towns that whisper tales of empires and endurance.
The capital of Czech Republic is Prague.
Czech Republic has a recorded population of approximately 10,905,028 people.
Czech Republic covers an area of about 78,871 km².
Czech Republic has a population density of roughly 138 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Czech Republic has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $347.03 billion as of 2024.
Czech Republic has a GDP per capita of approximately $31,823.
Czech Republic uses the Czech koruna (CZK), with the symbol Kč.
Czech Republic is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Czech Republic is Česká republika.
People from Czech Republic are referred to as Czech.
The international dialing code for Czech Republic is +420.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Czech Republic is .cz.
Czech Republic uses the Europe/Prague time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Central Europe, the Czech Republic blends medieval charm with vibrant modernity, offering a tapestry of castles, cobblestone streets, and a rich cultural heritage that captivates visitors and scholars alike.