Moldova is a country in Eastern Europe, Europe with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Moldova that most people don't 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.
Moldova is the wine capital of the world — it has more vineyards per capita than any other country.
The Milestii Mici wine cellar is the world's largest wine collection — 2 million bottles.
Moldova is one of the least visited countries in Europe.
Transnistria, a breakaway region of Moldova, still uses Soviet-era symbols and currency.
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.
Moldova is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
World's largest wine cellar — 200km of underground tunnels holding 2 million bottles
A breathtaking rock monastery carved into limestone cliffs above the Răut River
A famous underground city of wine — 120km of tunnels visited by cosmonauts and heads of state
A Soviet-era breakaway state with USSR statues, its own currency and a unique frozen-in-time atmosphere
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.
The capital of Moldova is Chișinău.
Moldova has a population of approximately 2.6M.
The official language of Moldova is Romanian.
Moldova gained independence in 1991.
Moldova uses the Moldovan Leu (MDL).