- Population:
- 3,035,000
- Religion:
- Christianity
Moldova was historically part of various Eastern European states, including the Principality of Moldavia and later the Russian and Soviet empires. It declared independence from the USSR in 1991. Moldova has faced economic struggles and tensions with the breakaway region of Transnistria but continues to seek closer ties with Europe.
Moldova, officially the Republic of Moldova, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. Covering an area of approximately 33,843.5 square kilometers, Moldova has a population of about 2.6 million people as of 2023. The capital and largest city is Chișinău. The official language is Romanian. Moldova operates as a unitary parliamentary republic. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, with significant contributions from the service and industrial sectors. Moldova is known for its rolling hills, vineyards, and rich cultural traditions. The country is a member of international organizations such as the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and the World Trade Organization.
