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"Bulgaria" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Bulgaria", and "Macedonia" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Macedonia". Learn more about the difference between "Bulgaria" and "Macedonia" below.
Bulgaria()
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Bulgaria
The last stop on our tour of southeastern Europe was in Bulgaria.La última parada en nuestro recorrido por el sudeste de Europa fue Bulgaria.
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Macedonia()
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Macedonia
Skopje is the capital of Macedonia.Skopie es la capital de Macedonia.
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