10 Interesting Facts about Bulgarian

7. Bulgaria itself is one of the oldest countries in Europe

Bulgarians consider their country to have been established in 681 AD with the emergence of the First Bulgarian Empire. This makes it one of the oldest countries in Europe today. What is even more striking, however, is that the name “Bulgaria” itself also dates back to the same beginning, making it the oldest continuously held name for any country in Europe. And Sofia, the capital, is the second oldest city in Europe.