On the Balkan peninsula of Europe, Bulgaria gained partial independence from the Ottoman Empire as a principality in 1878, and was proclaimed a kingdom in 1908. After coming under communist control during World War II, it became a republic in 1946. It was primarily agricultural in earlier years, but more recently has had rapid industrial growth. Area: 42,785 square miles. Language: Bulgarian. Capital: Sofia.
Monetary System: 100 Stotinki = 1 Lev.
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