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About Moldova

History

This naturally favorable land was populated since Paleolithic epoch. From archeological excavations we know that there were living people 7000 years BC on this territory. You can find the proof in a very interesting archeological museum in Chisinau city.  »»»

Demographics

In the Republic of Moldova live about 4.3 million people. This is more than in such countries as Ireland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Albania etc. This land was always populated despite of many warfare and political causes. For example during the 1940-1950 Stalinist repressions were deported to Siberia about 550 thousand people and during 1946-1947 hunger died 150-200 thousand people. In our day the population number is also decreasing (-1,9% last 10 years) because of the social-economic crises. The average life longitude is 66 years.  »»»

Political system

During its ten years of independency Moldova government has changed several times. The Republic has become member of the United Nations in March 2, 1992. In August of 1994 parliament passes a new Constitution of the Republic of Moldova that granted substantial autonomy to Transdniestria  »»»

Languages and religion

Widely spoken languages are Romanian and Russian (now it is as an commercial international language in CIS area). Other spoken languages are Ukrainian, Gagauz (Turkish dialect), and Bulgarian. The majority of local population (for about 99%) speaks Russian language as a result of soviet politics. Gagauz people were taught  »»»

Economy

Despite recent economic difficulties, Moldova has made substantial progress in economic reform. The government has been able to liberalize most prices and has phased out subsidies on most consumer goods. The privatization process started in March 1993. Since then most of the housing units and thousands enterprises have been privatized even though the program itself had many drawbacks. The magazine "The Economist" commented on the economic situation in Moldova in its March 1995 issue, "Moldova is the model of right  »»»

Moldavian cousine

Moldova has highly nutritive food consisting of a wide range of fruits and vegetables and different types of herbs and spices. Vegetables are boiled, baked, or stewed, but rarely fried. Many dishes are made from pickled and canned vegetables and fruits such as green and red peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, plums, apples, and watermelons. Many of the main course dishes, both meat and fish are cooked on a gridiron over charcoal.  »»»

National Holidays

Besides public holidays, numerous festive occasions are held in Moldova each year. These are "Maria Bieshu Invites" (a week of opera and ballet with the participation of guest performers from entire world), Russian Culture Days, Ukrainian Culture Days and etc.  »»»

Entry requirements

Since 1st January 2007 citizens of European Union, United States, Canada, Switzerland and Japan do not need entry visas to Moldova. They may stay at the territory of the country up to 90 days. Others may read about how to obtain visa to Moldova.  »»»