Moldova

Formerly part of Romania, Moldova was incorporated into the Soviet Union at the close of World War II. Although independent from the USSR since 1991, Russian forces have remained on Moldovan territory east of the Dniester River supporting the Slavic majority population, mostly Ukrainians and Russians, who have proclaimed a "Transnistria" republic. The poorest nation in Europe, Moldova became the first former Soviet state to elect a Communist as its president in 2001.

Languages & Population

Approximate Population: 4,320,490 (July 2007 est.)

Nationality (Noun): Moldovan(s)

Nationality (Adjective): Moldovan

Official Language(s): Moldovan

Major Languages Spoken: Moldovan, Russian, Yiddish

Country Facts

Country Name (long form): Republic of Moldova

Country Name (short form): Moldova

Country Name (local long form): Republica Moldova

Country Name (local short form): Moldova

Name of Capital: Chisinau (Kishinev)

UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

Countries Near by, and Bordering Moldova: Ukraine, Romania

Land Area: 33371 sq km

Water Area: 472 sq km

Comparative Area: slightly larger than Maryland

Total Land Boundry: 1,389 km

Coastline: 0 km (landlocked)

National Holiday: Independence Day, 27 August (1991)

International Phone Code: 373

Currency Code: Moldovan leu (MDL)

Internet Country Code: .md

US Embassy Location: 103 Mateevici Street, Chisinau MD-2009

US Embassy Mailing Address: use embassy street address

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