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🇲🇩 Moldova Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Moldova is a country in Eastern Europe, Europe. It covers a total area of 33,846 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Europe
geographical region
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Region
Eastern Europe
sub-region
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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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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2/3
UTC offset
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Independence
1991
established
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Climate
Temperate continental, cold winters, warm summers
general type

Location and Position

Moldova is situated in Eastern Europe, within the broader continent of Europe. As a landlocked country, Moldova has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Moldova covers a total area of 33,846 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 2.6M across this area, the population density is 77/km². The capital city is Chișinău.

Climate

The climate of Moldova is temperate continental, cold winters, warm summers. The best time to visit is generally May–September, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Moldova

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Romania
Bucharest
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Ukraine
Kyiv

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Moldova located?

Moldova is located in Eastern Europe, Europe. The capital city is Chișinău.

How large is Moldova?

Moldova has a total area of 33,846 km² with a population density of 77/km².

What countries border Moldova?

Moldova shares land borders with: Romania, Ukraine.

What is the climate of Moldova?

The climate of Moldova is Temperate continental, cold winters, warm summers. The best time to visit is May–September.

What timezone is Moldova in?

Moldova observes UTC+2/3 timezone.

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