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Romania

Romania belongs to Europe. The capital city is Bucharest.

CapitalBucharest
LanguageRomanian
CurrencyRomanian leu
Population19M

Key Facts

RegionEastern Europe
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence1877
Area238,397 km2
Population density85/km2
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Calling code+40
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.821
Safety index
59.8
Internet access
84%
Life expectancy
76.0

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Moldoveanu2,544 m
Negoiu2,535 m
Vistea Mare2,527 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity93%
  • No religion5%
  • Islam1%
  • Other1%

Why Visit

TransylvaniaBran Castle, the Dracula legend, and medieval Saxon towns like Sibiu and Brasov.
Painted MonasteriesExterior frescoes on Bucovina's monasteries are among Europe's most remarkable art.
Danube DeltaA UNESCO biosphere reserve with 300 bird species and reed-maze waterways.
Peles CastleA Neo-Renaissance royal palace in a forested valley — Romania's most-visited monument.
Vibrant BucharestThe "Little Paris" with a grand boulevard, Ceausescu's Palace and lively nightlife.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Bucharest
1.8M
Cluj-Napoca
322k
Timisoara
250k

Climate Overview

-1CJan avg.
23CJul avg.
600 mmYearly rainfall
Humid continental / Steppe eastClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyRomanian leu
Official languageRomanian
National day1 December
Electricity230V, Type C/F