Moldova
History
Principality of Moldavia was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Moldova deep historical roots.
Bessarabia Governorate was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Moldova deep historical roots.
Moldavian Democratic Republic was proclaimed or established, marking a new republican phase in Moldova's history.
Union with Romania tied Moldova into a larger political structure and changed its constitutional direction.
Moldavian ASSR was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Moldova deep historical roots.
Moldavian SSR was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Moldova deep historical roots.
Transnistria War became a major conflict in Moldova's modern political history.
Moldova became independent from the Soviet Union, marking a key step in modern statehood.
Short facts
RegionEastern Europe
LanguageRomanian
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Milestii Mici: The world's largest wine cellar by volume, with 200 km of underground tunnels.
- Orheiul Vechi: A cave monastery in a limestone canyon inhabited since ancient Dacian times.
- Wine Culture: Moldova has one of the highest vineyard-to-land ratios in the world.
Planning questions
What is Moldova known for?Milestii Mici, Orheiul Vechi, Wine Culture.
What is the capital?Chisinau.
Which language is useful?Romanian.
When is the national day?27 August.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.
Upcoming events
Moldova Independence Day27 Aug 2026 · MoldovaNo future Moldova-linked events are active in the current dataset.
Food & drink
Mămăligă
WineKnown for
Milestii MiciOrheiul VechiWine CultureCapital cityLocal foodHistory
Music & Culture
National days