2. The Republic of Moldova
is one of the tourist destinations located in the
heart of the old European continent, being
part of world tourism family.
3. • Useful Information
• The Republic of Moldova is located between Ukraine to the
north, east, and south and Romania to the west.
• The territory of the Republic of Moldova has from north to south
350 km and from west to east – 150 km.
• Area – 33.87 thousand square km.
• Population - approximately 3.5 million people.
• Capital - Chisinau, over 800 thousand inhabitants.
• State language – Moldovan (Romanian).
• Religion – 95% of the population are Orthodox Christians.
• The Republic of Moldova declared its independence on August
27, 1991.
• Government form: Republic
• Head of state: President of the Republic of Moldova, elected by
the Parliament for a 4-year mandate.
• Head of Government: Prime Minister, appointed by the state
President and voted by the Parliament.
• National currency – Moldovan leu (MDL) (1 USD = approx. 13
MDL, 1 EUR = approx. 17 MDL). 1 MDL is equivalent to 100 bani
(coins).
• Internet domain - .md
• Telephone code - +373.
4. Chisinau – European capital
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Prince of Moldova
Saint Stefan the Great
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44. Cultural tourism
Cultural events:
• International Opera and Ballet
Festival „Maria Biesu"
• International Music Festival
„Martisor”
• International Folklore Festival
“Nufarul Alb”
• International Folklore Festival
„Mesterul Manole”
• Wine Festival
• Ethno Music Festival „Gustar”
• Music Festival „Ethno-Jazz”
• Popular Traditions Festival
„Duminica Mare”
• Craftsmen Potters Fair