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 Tran sylvanian Alps, running east and west. North and west of these ranges lies the Tran sylvanian 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

South eastern 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 and Olt

Places to Visit

Bucharest, Sighisoara, Brasov

Airports

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