Sofia
geographical name
So·fia
ˈsō-fē-ə 
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 31 Oct. 2025.
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