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By Aamir Mannan.

Background:

Formerly ruled by Romania, Moldova became part of the Soviet Union at the close of World War II.

Although independent from the USSR since 1991, Russian forces have remained on Moldovan territory east of the Nistru (Dnister) River supporting the Slavic majority population, mostly Ukrainians and Russians, who have proclaimed a "Transnistria" republic. One of the poorest nations in Europe, Moldova became the first former Soviet state to elect a communist as its president in 2001.

(Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Romania, Ukraine related countries: Russian.

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Official Name:

Republica Moldova short form: Moldova int'l long form: Republic of Moldova. ISO Country Code: md

Time:

Local Time = UTC +2h Actual Time: Thu-Aug-29  08:11 Country Calling Code: +373 Capital City: Chisinau

Other Cities: Tiraspol, Balti, Tighina, Rîbnita 

Government:

Type: Republic. Constitution: Adopted 28 July 1994. Independence: 27 August 1991 (from Soviet Union).

Geography:

Location: Landlocked country in Eastern Europe, northeast of Romania. Area: 33,850 km² (13,000 sq. mi.)

Terrain: Highland predominating the central part, rolling steppe, gradual hilly slopes south to Black Sea. 

Climate: Temperate continental, moderate winters, warm summers.

People:

Nationality: Moldovan(s).

Population: 3.56 million, excluding the estimated Transnistrian population of 520,000. Ethnic groups: Moldovans 75.8%, Minor ethnic groups: Ukrainians 8.4%, Russians 5.8%, Gagauz 4.4%, Bulgarians 1.9%.

Main religions: Christian Orthodox (93.3%), Baptist (1%), others. Languages: Romanian (officially known as Moldovan), Russian, Ukrainian, Gagauz. Literacy: 96%. Natural resources: Lignite, phosphorites, gypsum, arable land, limestone. Agriculture products: Vegetables, fruits, wine, grain, sugar beets, sunflower seed, tobacco; beef, milk. Industries: Sugar, vegetable oil, food processing, agricultural machinery; foundry equipment, refrigerators and freezers, washing machines; hosiery, shoes, textiles. Exports partners: Russia 32.9%, Italy 12.7%, Romania 10.6%, Ukraine 9.5%, Belarus 6.7%, Germany 4.5% (2005) Imports partners: Ukraine 20.9%, Russia 11.7%, Romania 11.2%, Germany 8.3%, Italy 6.6%, Turkey 4.1% (2005)

Currency: Moldovan Leu (MDL)