Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_16 ( _2_ribbons VARCHAR, nation VARCHAR, place VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Nation of bulgaria, and a Place larger than 1 had what highest 3 Balls, 2 Ribbons?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(3 AS _balls), _2_ribbons FROM table_name_16 WHERE nation = "bulgaria" AND place > 1