Discovering Moldova

Agenda

1. Geography2. History3. Political Structure4. Economical Situation5. Social Structure6. Europe and Moldova7. Cultural Sites8. Interesting facts and people

Republic of Moldova

Capital: CHISINAU

Area: 33 846 km2

Population: 4,2 million people

Official Language: Moldavian (Romanian)

Currency: Moldavian leu (MDL)

Short History: 1359 – the establishment of Moldova by Bogdan Ist

1457 – 1504 – consolidation of Moldova under Stefan cel Mare

XVIth – XIXth century – Moldova subdued by Ottomans, Hungarians and Russians

Short History: 1812 – 1856 – it was annexed by the Russian Empire

1856 – 1878 – Bessarabia – was returned to Romania

1878 – 1918 – returned to Russia

1918 – 1940 – reattached to Romania

1940 – 1989 – occupied by the Soviet Union

Short History:

1991 (27 august) – declaration of independence of Republic of Moldova

Government and politics

- Moldova : unitary parliamentary democratic republic

- Executive power : President

- President : elected by Parliament

- The President of Moldova is Nicolae Timofti.

Economy- Moldova is an agricultural country

Foreign3%

Public4%

Private93%

Types of companies

- Agriculture and Industry represent 37% of GDP.

- 50,8% of population are involved in agriculture

Incomes vs. Expenses

Inflation: 8%

Interest rates 17,5% → 28%

Minimum salary - 330 lei (21,85 €)

Average salary– 1100 lei (72,85 €)

Minimum necessary amount per person– 1430 lei (95,7 €)

Social Situation:Ethnic composition :Moldavians 64%Ukrainians 13,8%Russians 13%Others 9,2%

Average age: 34,6Males: 33Females: 36,2

Males: 47,9%Females: 52,1%

Cities: 41%Villages: 59%

Cultural Sites

Orheiul Vechi

Religion sites

Capriana

Saharna

Wine industry

Milestii mici Cricova

Famous People

Eugen DOGA “Dulcea si tandra mea fiara”

Maria BIESU“Cio - Cio - San”Tokyo, 1968

CODREANCA

Music

O - Zone

Music

Zdob si Zdub

MOLDOVA

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