Moldova | History, Population, Map, Flag, Capital, & Facts
Web3 days ago · Moldova, country lying in the northeastern corner of the Balkan region of Europe. This region was an integral part of the Romanian principality of Moldavia until 1812, when it was ceded to Russia. Upon the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, it declared its independence and took the name Moldova.
History of Moldova | Facts, Flag, & Map | Britannica
WebHistory of Moldova, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Moldova, from ancient times to the present. Bessarabia—the name often given to the region of historical Moldavia between the Dniester and Prut rivers—has a long and stormy history.
Moldova summary | Britannica
WebMoldova , officially Republic of Moldova, Country, northeastern Balkan Peninsula, southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Ukraine and Romania. Area: 13,067 sq mi (33,843 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 2,487,000. Capital: Chișinău.
Moldova - Soviet Union, Independence, Republic | Britannica
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 millennium bce, Bessarabia later came marginally under the control of the Roman Empire as part of Dacia.
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 promulgated on August 27 of that year.
Moldova - Ethnicity, Language, Religion | Britannica
WebMoldova - Ethnicity, Language, Religion: About three-fourths of Moldova’s population consists of ethnic Moldovans. There are smaller populations of Ukrainians, Russians, Gagauz, Roma (Gypsies), and Bulgarians.
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 under the rule of the Moldavian prince Ștefan III. After Ștefan’s death the city fell under.
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.
Moldova - Eastern Europe, Republic, Prut River | Britannica
WebMoldova - Eastern Europe, Republic, Prut River: The weakening and eventual collapse of the Communist Party in the Soviet Union made possible the revival of civil society and open public debate in Moldavia, and a number of new political parties were formed.
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.
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