The country of Moldova
has lakes, green hills, vineyards and picturesque
villages. It is establishing its identity
after years as part of the Soviet Union.
Independence Day is celebrated on the 27th
of August.
Capital City: Chisinau
Population: 4.4 million
Area: 34,000 sq km
Geography: Moldova is an east European
country located between Romania and the
Ukraine.
Weather: Warm summers and mild winters.
Language: Moldovan
Currency: Moldovan Leu
British Embassy
18 Nicolae Iorga str.
Chisinau, MD-2012
Republic of Moldova
Getting There: Most visitors to Moldova will need a visa. There
are flights to Chisinau airport from Budapest
and Bucharest, though air travel can be relatively
expensive. There are regular bus services between
the capital and cities in the Ukraine and Romania.
