Moldova
Moldova
Moldova, located in Eastern Europe, is also known as the Republic of
Moldova. Covering an area of 33,700 square kilometers, it has a
population 4.13 million people, mainly ethnic Moldovan, as well as
Ukrainian, Russian, Gagauz, and other ethnic groups. Residents are
Orthodox. Moldovan is the official language, and Russian is also
spoken. The currency is the Moldovan lei, referred to as Mount rows.
The capital is Chisinau (chisnau).
National Flag
The flag consists of three vertical stripes. From left to right,
they are colored blue, yellow, and red. In the middle is a painted
emblem.
History
In 1359, Moldova was established as an independent feudal
principality. It became a vassal of Turkey in 1487. In 1812, Russia
took over the part of the territory of Moldova (Bessarabia) that was
assigned to the Russia. In January 1859, Moldova and Wallachia
merged, said the Romanian. 1878, again under Russian. In
January 1918, Moldova declared independence and in May merged with
Romania. On May 25, 1991, it became the country called the Republic
of Moldova. On August 27, 1991, it declared independence.
Economic and Cultural Customs
The Moldovan economy is dominated by agriculture. The grape growing
and the horticulture industries are important parts of the economy.
The country has a high degree of agricultural mechanization, with
high grain yield per unit area. It produces wheat, corn, sunflower,
and sugar beet. The food industry mainly produces wine, canned meat,
and fruits and vegetables.
The country's Constitution establishes Moldova as a neutral
country forever, not allowing foreign troops on its territory.
Moldova, free and compulsory.
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