Romania

Romania, officially the Republic of Romania, is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It shares borders with Ukraine to the north, Moldova to the east, Bulgaria to the south, Serbia to the southwest, Hungary to the west, and has a coastline along the Black Sea to the southeast. Covering an area of approximately 238,397 square kilometers, Romania has a population of about 19 million people as of 2023. The capital and largest city is Bucharest. The official language is Romanian. Romania operates as a unitary semi-presidential republic. The economy is classified as upper-middle income, with key sectors including services, industry, and agriculture. Romania is known for its rich cultural heritage, scenic landscapes such as the Carpathian Mountains and Danube Delta, and historical regions like Transylvania. The country is a member of international organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, and the World Trade Organization.