Sofia

geographical name

So·​fia ˈsō-fē-ə How to pronounce Sofia (audio)
ˈsȯ-,
sō-ˈfē-
variants or Bulgarian Sofiya or ancient Serdica or Sardica
city in western Bulgaria population 1,291,600

Note: Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria.

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“Sofia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sofia. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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