Bulgaria

Languages:

Bulgaria, a Southeast European country, has Bulgarian as its official language, which is spoken by the majority of the population. A member of the South Slavic language group, Bulgarian is written in the Cyrillic script and has unique features such as the absence of case declension and the use of the definite article as a post fixed clitic. Minority languages are also spoken in the country, with Turkish being the most prevalent, spoken by around 9% of the population, primarily by the ethnic Turkish community. Romani is another minority language, spoken by the Roma community. Additionally, English, Russian, and German are widely spoken as foreign languages, particularly among younger generations and in urban areas.

Religion:

Bulgaria is a predominantly Christian country, with approximately 80% of the population adhering to Eastern Orthodoxy, the largest religious group. The Bulgarian Orthodox Church is an integral part of Bulgarian culture and history, with deep-rooted traditions and customs. Other Christian denominations, such as Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, represent a smaller percentage of the population. Islam is the second-largest religion in Bulgaria, accounting for around 10% of the population, mainly practiced by the ethnic Turkish and Bulgarian Muslim communities. The remaining population comprises individuals identifying with other faiths, such as Judaism, as well as non-religious or atheist individuals.

Ethnic Groups:

Bulgarian 76.9%, Turkish 8%, Romani 4.4%, other 0.7% (including Russian, Armenian, and Vlach), other (unknown) 10% (2011 est.) note: Romani populations are usually underestimated in official statistics and may represent 9–11% of Bulgarias population