Romania
Capital
Bucharest
Population
~19 million
Currency
Romanian Leu (RON)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Romanian
- Religion
- Predominantly Eastern Orthodox
- Climate
- Temperate-continental; distinct seasons
Culture & History
Known for: Transylvania region, Dracula legend (associated with Vlad the Impaler), Carpathian Mountains, and EU membership
Also famous for: Painted monasteries of Bucovina, Nicolae Ceaușescu's regime and 1989 revolution, gymnasts (Nadia Comăneci)
Food: Sarmale (cabbage rolls), Mămăligă (polenta), Mici (grilled sausages)
Brief History
Dacian kingdom, Roman province, part of Ottoman influence, Kingdom of Romania, communist rule post-WWII, joined EU 2007