Romania is a country in Eastern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Bucharest, with a population of approximately 19.1M and a total area of 238,397 km². The official language is Romanian and the currency is the Leu (RON).
Romania covers an area of 238,397 km² with a population density of 80/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $301B ($15,700 per capita) and gained independence in 1877. It has a coastline of 245 km.
Romania is home to Transylvania and the legend of Count Dracula, based on the real 15th-century ruler Vlad the Impaler. Romanian-born Nadia Comaneci was the first gymnast in Olympic history to score a perfect 10.0 in 1976.
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The Gothic castle in Transylvania associated with the Dracula legend, perched on a rocky bluff
A stunning Neo-Renaissance mountain palace — one of the most beautiful castles in Europe
UNESCO exterior-frescoed monasteries with vivid Byzantine paintings preserved for 500 years
A UNESCO biosphere reserve where Europe's largest river meets the Black Sea in a labyrinth of channels
The capital of Romania is Bucharest.
The official language(s) of Romania are Romanian.
The population of Romania is approximately 19.1M.
Romania uses the Leu (RON).
Romania is located in Europe, in the Eastern Europe region.
Romania has a GDP of $301B, with a GDP per capita of $15,700.
The best time to visit Romania is May–September. The climate is Temperate continental, cold winters, hot summers.
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
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