Moldova

Geography and Location

Moldova is a European country with a republican system, located in Eastern Europe between Ukraine and Romania. It is a landlocked country, although it is only 40 km from the Black Sea. The country has a total area of 33,851 km².

Capital City

The capital city of Moldova is Chisináu (also known as Chișinău), located in the centre of the country.

Major Rivers

Moldova's most important rivers are the Dniester and the Prut.

International Borders

Moldova shares its borders with Romania to the west, Ukraine to the east, and has a disputed border with Transnistria (a breakaway region) on the eastern bank of the Dniester River.

Population

As of 2021, the population of Moldova is approximately 2,597,100. The majority of the population identifies as Romanian (80%), with significant minorities including:

* Ukrainians (6.5%)
* Gaguzos (4.5%)
* Russians (4%)

Government and Politics

Moldova is a parliamentary republic and democracy with a president serving as head of state and a prime minister serving as head of government.

History

Moldova declared its independence in 1991, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. However, a strip of territory on the eastern bank of the Dniester River, known as Transnistria, has been under the de facto control of a separatist government since 1990.

International Relations

Moldova is a member of various international organizations, including:

* United Nations
* Council of Europe
* World Trade Organization
* Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
* Commonwealth of Independent States
* Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (since 1991)

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