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Background
Formerly ruled by Romania, Moldova was anexed to become part of the Soviet Union at the close of World War II. Although independent from the USSR since 1991, Russian forces have remained on Moldovan territory east of the Nistru (Dnister) River supporting the Slavic majority population (mostly Ukrainians and Russians) who have proclaimed a “Transnistria” republic.
Location
Eastern Europe, northeast of Romania
Area
33,843 sq km
Land Boundaries
Romania, Ukraine Population 3.5 million (2011 est.)
Ethnic Groups
Moldavian/Romanian 65%, Ukrainian 13.8%, Russian 13%, Gagauz 3.5%, Jewish 1.5%, Bulgarian 2%, other 1.2%
Religions
Orthodox 92%, Catholic 2%, Evangelicals 6%
Languages
Moldovan (official, virtually the same as the Romanian language), Russian, Gagauz (a Turkish dialect)
Capital
Kishinev
Industries
Food processing, agricultural machinery, foundry equipment, refrigerators and freezers, washing machines, hosiery, sugar, vegetable oil, shoes, textiles
Agriculture
Vegetables, fruits, wine, grain, sugar beets, sunflower seed, tobacco; beef, milk
Currency
Moldovan lei
Moldovan Baptist Choir
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