Bulgaria
Syllabification: (Bul·gar·i·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌbəlˈge(ə)rēə/
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Definition of Bulgaria
Part of the Ottoman Empire from the 14th century, Bulgaria remained under Turkish rule until the late 19th century, becoming independent in 1908. A communist state was set up by the former Soviet Union after World War II, and a multiparty democratic system was introduced in 1989. Bulgaria joined NATO in 2004 and became a member of the EU in 2007
Origin:
named after the Bulgars (see Bulgar)
