Moldova Nutz and Bolts
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Stumble It!Country: Moldova
Where is it: Moldova is located in Eastern Europe, northeast of Romania.
Why do people go here: Moldova is stuggling to shrug off the heavy hand of Communism and those who make it now have the privilege of seeing the country in its infancy, void of heavy western influences.
What are the main entry points: The capital, Chinsinau, tends to be the only stop for travelers on their way to, or from, Romania, usually by bus.
Currency used: Moldovan leu
Country Code for Phones: 373
Area codes for Major Cities: Chisinau 2
Religion: Eastern Orthodox 98%, Jewish 1.5%, Baptist and other 0.5%
Population: 4.5 million
Ethnic Breakdown: Moldovan/Romanian 64.5%, Ukrainian 13.8%, Russian 13%, Jewish 1.5%, Bulgarian 2%, Gagauz and other 5.2%
Government: Republic
Languages: Moldovan (official, virtually the same as the Romanian language), Russian, Gagauz (a Turkish dialect)
Major Cities: Chisinau
Attractions: Countryside, Wine, Chisinau
Accommodation: Moldova Hostels
Tourism Office locations and links:
Off-the-Beaten-Path:
Health Issues: No vaccines are required to enter Moldova.
When to go: Late summer can have the best weather, and tourists are not a problem
Common Phrases: Yes = Da, No = Nu, Please = A face pe plac la, Thank you = Multumesc, Do you speak English? = Vorbiti englezeste? (This is Romanian, but the languages are very similar)
Specific Events/Holidays: Independence Day, 27 August (1991)
Getting Around: Bus it baby! (And expect to be crowded)
Good to know: The region of Transnistria has broken off from the rest of the country. Travel there is discouraged.
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