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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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Friday, November 21 2008

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What`s on in Bulgaria

Art

  • GONE WITH TIME
    What: Rada Tsankova has chosen this title for her solo exhibition because her paintings pose the following question: Are we the ones who go through time, or does time pass through us? It’s an eternal question and the discussion is intimate.
    When: Until November 20
    Where: Rakursi,4a Khan Kroum Str, Sofia
  • NEW YORK-BRUSSELS-SOFIA
    What: In Edmond Demirdjian's paintings the dynamics are evident as well as the unique rhythm of his colours that succeed in conveying the intensity of New York.
    When: Until November 28
    Where: Edmond Atelier,21 13-I March Str, Sofia

Live Music

  • HAGGARD and EXCITER in METAL MAYHEM
    What: For the first time in Bulgaria the symphonic thrash metal band from Germany, Haggard and the legendary Canadian outfit Exciter will hit the stage together. They will be joined by Remember Twilight and Balkanjii.
    When: November 20, 6pm
    Where: Blue Box club, Sofia
  • TEREN Music Parties
    What: Elements of Feelme Crew have been very active on the musical Tereni and there will be a lot more from them in the future. Teren (which translates into English as terrain) is Bulgarian slang for a house party.
    When: November 22, 10pm
    Where: Party Centre 4KM, Sofia
  • AL Di MEOLA QUARTET - NEW WORLD SINFONIA TOUR 2008
    What: The 2008 World Tour by guitar virtuoso Al Di Media and his quarter New World Sinfonia will culminate with two performances in Bulgaria.
    When: November 22 and 23
    Where: Plovdiv and Rousse
  • MIZIA: THE LISBON SONG (JAZZ)
    What: In her latest project, Susana Maria, aka Mizia, has returned to classical fado - the nostalgic, heartbreaking soulful sounds of the Portuguese capital’s dimmed and noisy taverns.
    When: November 29
    Where: Bulgaria Hall, Sofia