Where is Moldovia !?

Moldova is a state in Eastern Europe. The country is landlocked, even though it is very close to the Black Sea. It is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south .

Chisinau is the capital and the largest city of Moldova. Located in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc ,Chisinau is the main industrial and commercial center of the country. She has 65 cities, including the five with municipality status, and 917 communes.

Economic Life

On January 2, 1992, Moldova introduced a market economy, liberalising prices, which resulted in huge inflation. In 1993, a national currency, the Moldovan leu, was introduced to replace the Soviet ruble. The economic fortunes of Moldova began to change in 2001; since then the country has seen a steady annual growth of between 5% and 10%. Remittances from Moldovans abroad account for a quarter of Moldova's GDP, one of the highest percentages in the world. However, Ion Marandici claims the high level of remittances did not lead to development .

Food and Beverage ...

Moldovan cuisine is similar to neighbouring Romania, and has been influenced by elements of Russian, Turkish, and Ukrainian cuisine. Main dishes include beef, pork, potatoes, cabbage, and a variety of cereals. Popular alcoholic beverages are divin (Moldovan brandy), beer, and local wine.

Holidays !

Most retail businesses close on New Year's Day and Independence Day, but remain open on all other holidays. Christmas is celebrated either on 7 January, the traditional date in Old Calendarists Eastern Orthodox Churches, or on 25 December, with both dates being recognized as public holidays.