| Local name: Republica Moldova |
| Surface : 33,800
sq km (13,050 sq miles) |
| Population : 4.444.000 inhabitants |
| Electricity: 220
volts AC, 50Hz |
PASSPORTS:
Passport valid for at least 2 months after
intended date of departure required by all. VISAS:
Required by all except the following:
nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Israel, Latvia,
Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and
Switzerland, British, USA, Canadian, Japanes, Other EU for tourist
stays of up to 3 months. |
| Climate: Very
mild and pleasant. Temperate with warm summers 20-23°C (68-73°F),
crisp, sunny autumns and cold, sometimes snowy, winters |
| Capital :
Chisinau (Kishinev). Population: 665,250 |
| System :
Republic since 1991. Gained independence from
the Soviet Union in 1991. Under
the 1994 constitution, the president, who is head of state, is
directly elected and holds executive power along with the Council of
Ministers who are appointed by the president upon the recommendation
of the Prime Minister. Legislative power is vested in the 101-member
Parlamentul which is elected for a four-year term by proportional
representation. |
| Languages : Moldavan, Russian, Gagauz (a Turkish
dialect) |
| Religions : Mostly
Eastern Orthodox Christian and other Christian denominations. A small
amount of the population are Jewish. |
| Money : Leu (MDL)
= 100 bani. Notes are in denominations of MDL500, 200, 100, 50, 20,
10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 bani. |
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