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Where is Bulgaria located in southeastern Europe?
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Bulgaria is located in the eastern portion of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe. It occupies a nearly rectangular territory with the following geographic boundaries:
- North: Romania, with the border largely defined by the Danube River.1
- East: The Black Sea.1
- South: Turkey and Greece.1
- Southwest: North Macedonia.1
- West: Serbia.1
The nation's capital, Sofia, is situated within a mountainous basin in the western part of the country.1