Country whose capital is Sofia (8)

I believe the answer is:

bulgaria

(Other definitions for bulgaria that I've seen before include "European republic" , "Black Sea country" , "European country - Wombles' great uncle" , "Balkan republic" , "Balkan country" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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