Moldova Travel

 

While the Moldova travel industry may be less developed than those in other European nations, Moldova still holds some unique travel alternatives for the adventuresome traveler.

 

 

Moldova travel - a delight for any wine connoisseur.

 

Located on the steppe to the Carpathian Mountain range, it is a nation of rolling green hills, quaint little villages and acre after acre of vineyards.

 

Moldova produces a variety of excellent wines, many of which sell in local stores for the mere price of a bottle of cola. Enjoy the annual Wine Festival every autumn, explore the old tradition of winemaking on tours to famous wineries, and visit the world’s largest wine cellars at CRICOVA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moldova Travel - Facts and Resources

 

 

Official Name: Republic of Moldova

 

Area: 33,843 sq km (13,067 sq miles)

 

Moldova Topography:

 

Moldova is a landlocked nation of rolling steppe with a gradual south slope towards the Black Sea
 

 

Moldova Time Zone:

 

Moldova has only one time zone, GMT + 2 hours

 

Moldova Weather:

 

Moldova has long and warm summers with temperatures averaging above 20°C (68°F). Winters are relatively moderate and dry with January temperatures averaging –4°C (25°F).

 

Moldova Population:

 

4,455,421 people (July 2005 est.)
Population growth rate: 0.22% (2005 est.)
Life Expectancy at birth: (2005 est.)
1. Female: 69.43 years
2. Male: 61.12 years
3. Total Population: 65.18 years
Sex ratio in Moldova: 0.91 male(s)/female (2005 est.)

 

Moldova Ethnic Groups:

 

Among the total population of Moldova, 64.5% are Moldovan/Romanian, 13.8% Ukrainian, 13% Russian, 2% Bulgarian, 1.5% Jewish and 5.2% Gagauz and other.

 

Languages: Moldovan (official - virtually the same as the Romanian language), Russian (official), Gagauz (a Turkish dialect).

 

Religions: Eastern Orthodox (98.5%), Jewish (1.5%)

 

Government type: Republic

 

Capital: Chisinau

 

Anthem: follow link to listen to the Moldova national anthem

 

Country Dialing Code: 373

 

Electricity: 220V, 50Hz, European socket (2-pins)

 

Information Resources for Moldova Travel:

 

For current Moldova information and statistics visit CIA-World Factbook.
For a thorough encyclopedia article, visit MSN Encarta's info on Moldova.
For a complete journal of essays ranging from Moldova History and Politics to the Moldova Economy and Judicial System, visit the Library of Congress's Country Study: Moldova.