Moldova — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Moldova: capital Chișinău, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Moldova is in Europe. Its capital is Chișinău.

Population

2,540,000

Area

33,846 km²

Currency

Moldovan Leu (MDL)

Languages

Romanian

Climate

Moderate continental climate with warm summers and mild winters

Terrain

Rolling steppe with gradual slope toward the Black Sea; landlocked with fertile plains

Facts

Moldova has the world's largest wine cellar, Mileștii Mici, with 200km of tunnels.

Moldova is one of the least visited countries in Europe despite its rich wine culture.

The country has more vineyards per capita than any other nation on Earth.

History

1359: Principality of Moldavia established

1812: Bessarabia annexed by the Russian Empire

1918: Brief union with Romania

1940: Annexed by the Soviet Union as Moldavian SSR

1991: Declares independence from the Soviet Union

1992: Transnistria War creates a frozen conflict zone

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