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Moldova

Moldova
Capital
Chișinău
Population
2.6M
Area
33,846 km²
Language
Romanian

Moldova is a country in Eastern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Chișinău, with a population of approximately 2.6M and a total area of 33,846 km². The official language is Romanian and the currency is the Moldovan Leu (MDL).

📊 Quick Facts about Moldova

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Population
2.6M
total residents
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Total Area
33,846 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
77/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$14.4B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$5,538
per person
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Currency
Moldovan Leu (MDL)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Romanian
official
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+2/3
UTC offset
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Independence
1991
established
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Local Time in Chișinău

Moldova covers an area of 33,846 km² with a population density of 77/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $14.4B ($5,538 per capita) and gained independence in 1991. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.

Did You Know?

Moldova has more vineyards per capita than any country on Earth and its Milestii Mici wine cellar holds 2 million bottles, the world's largest wine collection. The cave network stretches 200km underground.

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✈️ Travel Information for Moldova

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Best Time to Visit
May–September
Temperate continental, cold winters, warm summers
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Cost of Travel
Budget
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for EU/US/UK
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 Moldova on the Map

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📍 Chișinău, Moldova
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🏆 Moldova World Rankings

1st
Wine
Most vineyards per capita in the world, wine capital of the planet
1st
Wine Cellar
Milestii Mici, world's largest wine cellar with 2 million bottles
1st
Breakaway State
Transnistria, a Soviet-era breakaway region that still uses USSR symbols
1st
Underrated
One of Europe's least visited yet most rewarding hidden gems

🏛 Must-See Places in Moldova

🗺️ Countries Bordering Moldova

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Moldova

What is the capital of Moldova?

The capital of Moldova is Chișinău.

What continent is Moldova in?

Moldova is located in Europe, in the Eastern Europe region.

What currency does Moldova use?

Moldova uses the Moldovan Leu (MDL). The international calling code is +373.

What is the GDP of Moldova?

Moldova has a GDP of $14.4B, with a GDP per capita of $5,538.

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