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Sofia in numbers

Learn more about Bulgaria's capital in numbers.

 

Sofia has:

1 Palace of culture, mosque, synagogue, airport and zoo
2 Historical bridges– Eagle's Bridge and Lion's Bridge. Sofia also has two TV towers
3 International transport corridors passing through the city
5 Mountains surrounding the city: Vitosha, Lyulin, Plana, Lozenska and Stara Planina
6 Swimming pool complexes
7 Railway stations
11 Daily newspapers
14 Orthodox monasteries surrounding the capital
16 Universities
17 September 17 is Sofia's official holiday
20 Five-star hotels
28 Specialised hospitals
29 Museums
31 Cinemas
33 Districts
37 Art galleries
70 Per cent average air humidity
86  Tour-operators
195  Traffic lights
297  Schools
910  People per km sq average population density 
1 800  Registered dentists 
1 900  Car accidents happening each year
2 150  Bars and cafes
2 290  Metres is the height of Vitosha Mountain's Cherni Vruh Peak
2 700 km of roads
2 800  Years is the age of the city Sofia 
6 100 Registered doctors 
98 000 University students 
485 000 Homes 
570 000 Men 
630 000  Women 

1200000 

Citizens 
1300000  Citizens, tourists, guests and visitors

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