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  1. Moldova | History, Population, Map, Flag, Capital, & Facts

    • Northern and central Moldova is a forest zone, while a steppe belt crosses the south. There are more than 1,500 species of plants in the republic, with scenic expanses of forest, covering about 1,150 square … See more

    Overview

    Moldova, landlocked country lying in the northeastern corner of the Balkan region of Europe. Its capital city is Chișinău, located in the south-central part of the country.
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    Land

    Moldova is bounded by Ukraine to the north, east, and south and by Romania to the west. The … See more

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    Relief

    Moldova lies to the east of the great arc of the Carpathian Mountains. It is underlain mostly by deep sedimentary rocks covering the southwestern portion of the ancient structural bl… See more

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    Drainage

    Moldova has a well-developed network of rivers and streams, all draining south to the Black Sea, but only about one-tenth of these exceed 6 miles (10 km) in length, and even fewer … See more

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  1. History of Moldova | Facts, Flag, & Map | Britannica

  2. Moldova summary | Britannica

  3. Moldova - Soviet Union, Independence, Republic

    WebMoldova - Soviet Union, Independence, Republic: Bessarabia—the name often given to the region of historical Moldavia between the Dniester and Prut rivers—has a long and stormy history. Part of Scythia in the 1st …

  4. Moldova - Politics, Constitution, Society | Britannica

    WebMoldova - Politics, Constitution, Society: A new constitution, which replaced the 1978 document that had provided for a Soviet-style government structure, was approved by the Moldovan parliament in July 1994 and …

  5. Moldova - Ethnicity, Language, Religion | Britannica

    WebMoldova - Ethnicity, Language, Religion: About three-fourths of Moldovas population consists of ethnic Moldovans. There are smaller populations of Ukrainians, Russians, Gagauz, Roma (Gypsies), and Bulgarians.

  6. Chisinau | Moldova, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

    WebMar 14, 2024 · Chișinău, city and capital of Moldova (Moldavia). It is situated along the Bâcu (Byk) River, in the south-central part of the country. The first documentary reference to Chișinău dates to 1466, when it was …

  7. Moldova - Agriculture, Industry, Trade | Britannica

    WebMoldova - Agriculture, Industry, Trade: During the communist era a diversified industry was established in Moldova, agriculture was modernized, and transport and the building industry were overhauled.

  8. Moldova - Eastern Europe, Republic, Prut River | Britannica

  9. Flag of Moldova | History, Design & Meaning | Britannica

    Webvertically striped blue-yellow-red national flag with a central coat of arms featuring an eagle. The flag has a width-to-length ratio of 1 to 2. Moldova declared independence during World War I.