Area - 1310,8 sq. km
Population - 1 177 577
Average temperature - 10,4° C

Sofia is an ancient city, which has been an important cross road between the European Southeast and the threshold of Asia for many centuries. On the strength of the statute of the capital, the institutional infrastructure is concentrated here, which realizes the governing functions of international, national, local and city significance. Sofia is the biggest administrative, economic, political, cultural and commercial center of the country.
The capital of Bulgaria has an well-organized transport and communication accessibility. Sofia is a wonderful city for tourist entertainment. It is located in the skirts of Vitosha Mountain, the wonderful forest park is within minutes drive from the city. Natural resources, highly appreciated since the Romans, are the mineral waters in the very center of the city. The guests of the capital may visit the preserved archeological remains, dating back to Thracian and Roman time. Ancient churches, contemporary galleries, attractive cafes, clubs, restaurants, bars and pubs add to the contemporary appearance of Sofia.
The cross road position of the city and the market development of the economy of the capital in the recent years attract many international investors - about 47.3 % of the total amount of the investments in the whole country.