Moldova, an Eastern European country and former Soviet republic, has varied terrain including forests, rocky hills and vineyards. Its wine regions include Nistreana, known for reds, and Codru, home to some of the world’s largest cellars. Capital...
Capital: Chișinău
Official language: Romanian
Currency: Moldovan Leu
Population: 2.539 million (2022)
Dialing code: +373
Gross domestic product: 14.51 billion USD (2022)
President: Maia Sandu
Source: World Bank
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Is Moldova a poor or rich country?
Moldova, a small landlocked country bordering Romania to the west and Ukraine to the east, is one of the poorest countries in Eastern Europe.
Can US citizens go to Moldova?
U.S. citizens may stay in Moldova for up to 90 days within a six-month period without a visa. Residence permits are required for stays over 90 days and may be obtained at the Bureau for Migration and Asylum office at 124 Boulevard Stefan cel Mare in Chisinau. You must register your visit with the government of Moldova.
Is Moldova safe to visit now?
Moldova - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution while traveling to Moldova due to unresolved conflict between the breakaway region of Transnistria and the central government. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
What language do Moldovans speak?
Romanian
The official state language of Moldova is Romanian, which is the native language of 78.6% of the population (as of the 2014 Census); it is also spoken as a primary language by other ethnic minorities. Gagauz, Russian, and Ukrainian languages are granted official regional status in Gagauzia and/or Transnistria.
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