Subdivisions of Bulgaria

Subdivisions of Bulgaria:

• Provinces of Bulgaria – first level
• City of Sofia – first level
• Municipalities of Bulgaria

Map of the provinces of Bulgaria

History

After the liberation of Bulgaria, the country administrative were divided to 12 provinces (Bulgarian: губернии).

Okrazhiya and departments

After 1880 Kingdom of Bulgaria were separated to 21 Okrazhiya (in English: regimental). During the years to 1885 Eastern Rumelia, where were living Bulgarians (around 92%) administrative separated to 6 departments.

NUTS

Main article: NUTS of Bulgaria

Level	Subdivisions	#
NUTS 1	Regions (Rajoni)	2
NUTS 2	Planning regions (Rajoni za planirane)	6
NUTS 3	Oblasts (Podregiony)	28

Level	Subdivisions	#
LAU 1	Municipalities (Obshtini)	264
LAU 2	Settlements (Naseleni mesta)	5329

External links

• http://www.nsi.bg/nrnm/index.php?i=1&ezik=en