ROMANIA

Romania is in southeast Europe and is slightly smaller than Oregon. The Carpathian Mountains divide Romania's upper half from north to south and connect near the center of the country with the Transylvanian Alps, running east and west. North and west of these ranges lies the Transylvanian plateau, and to the south and east are the plains of Moldavia and Walachia. In its last 190 mi (306 km), the Danube River flows through Romania only. It enters the Black Sea in northern Dobruja, just south of the border with Ukraine..

Location

Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Ukraine .

Geography

Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Ukraine .

Capital

Bucharest

Climate

Temperate; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow and fog; sunny summers with frequent showers and thunderstorms .

Language

Romanian (official)
Hungarian
German

Monetary Unit

leu (ROL)

Largest Cities

Bucuresti
Iasi
Galati
Timisoara
Constanta
Cluj-Napoca
Craiova
Brasov
Ploiesti
Braila
Oradea
Bacau
Pitesti
Sibiu
Baia Mare
Buzau
Botosani
Satu Mare

Principal rivers

Danube
Tisza
Mures
Prut
Siret
Olt Rivers

Places to Visit

Bucharest
Sighisoara
Brasov

Airports

Arad International Airport
Baneasa
Luna
Cocargeaua
Otopeni
Constanta
Salcea
Transilvania Targu Mures