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___ RomaniaA virtual guide to Romania. Get an overview of Romania's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this Eastern European nation, e.g.: official web sites of Romania, addresses of Romanian and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more. | ||
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 Flag of Romania Background: Soviet occupation following World War II led to the formation of a communist "peoples republic" in 1947 and the abdication of the king. The decades-long rule of President Nicolae CEAUSESCU became increasingly draconian through the 1980s. He was overthrown and executed in late 1989. Former communists dominated the government until 1996 when they were swept from power. Much economic restructuring remains to be carried out before Romania can achieve its hope of joining the EU. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine |
 Official Name: Romania ISO Country Code: ro Time: Local Time = UTC +2h (Summer +3h) Actual Time: Thu-Aug-28 11:08 Capital City: Bucuresti (Bucharest; pop. 2 million) Other Cities: Iasi (350 000), Constanta (344 000), Timisoara (327 000), Cluj-Napoca (334 000), Galati (331 000), Brasov (316 000) Government: Type: Republic. Constitution: 8 December 1991, amended by referendum October 2003. Geography: Location: Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Ukraine. Area: 237 499 sq. km. (91 699 sq. mi.). Terrain: Consists mainly of rolling, fertile plains; hilly in the eastern regions of the middle Danube basin; and major mountain ranges running north and west in the center of the country, which collectively are known as the Carpathians. Climate: Temperate-continental, four seasons, cold winters with frequent snow; sunny summers. People: Nationality: Romanian(s). Population: 21.7 million. Ethnic groups: Romanians 89.5%; Hungarians (including Szecklers) 6.5%; Roma 2.5%; other ethnic groups -1.5% . Religions: Eastern Orthodox - 86.7%; Roman-Catholic-4.7%; Protestant - 3.2%; Greek-Catholic - 0.9%, Evangelical - 0.1%; Unitarian - 0.3%; other religions - 0.4%. Languages: Romanian (official), Hungarian, German. Literacy: 98%. Natural resources: Petroleum (reserves declining), timber, natural gas, coal, iron ore, salt, arable land, hydropower. Agriculture products: Wheat, corn, barley, sugar beets, sunflower seed, potatoes, grapes; eggs, sheep. Industries: Textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining. Exports partners: Italy 19.4%, Germany 14%, Turkey 7.9%, France 7.4%, UK 5.5%, Hungary 4.1%, USA 4.1% (2005) Imports partners: Italy 15.5%, Germany 14%, Russia 8.3%, France 6.8%, Turkey 4.9%, China 4.1% (2005) Currency: Leu (RON) Source: Presidency of Romania and others. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of RomaniaPresedintia RomânieiThe Romanian Presidency. Guvernul României The Government of Romania. Senat The Romanian Senate. Ministerul Afacerilor Externe (MAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Diplomatic Missions Romanian Mission to United Nations Permanent Mission of Romania to the UN - New York. Embassy of Romania Washington, D.C. Romanian Diplomatic Missions Abroad Address list of Romanian Diplomatic Missions Abroad. Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Romania Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Romania. Weather C.N. Institutul National de Meteorologie Hidrologie si Gospodarire a Apelor (INMH) National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. MapsMap of RomaniaPolitical Map of Romania.  Google
Earth RomaniaZoomable satellite view of Romania. Google
Earth BucharestZoomable satellite view of Bucharest. Map
of EuropePolitical map of Europe. |
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NewsPress AgenciesMediafax Romanian Press Agency. Online Newspapers Adevarul National News (Romanian). Evenimentul Zilei Romanian News (Romanian). Libertatea Romanian daily (Romanian). Romania Libera Romanian newspaper (in Romanian). Ziarul de Iasi National news (Romanian). Ziua National and international news (Romanian). Jurnalul National Daily with an English Version. Nine o'Clock Daily English language newspaper. Bucharest Business Week Business, Finance and National News (in Romanian). Capital Business weekly. TV/Radio Televiziunea Româna - TVR Romania 1 and TVR 2, state-owned (in Romanian). Radio Romania State-owned radio station, operates national and regional networks. Radio Romania International Part of Radio Romania. |
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Arts & CultureThe National Museum of Art of RomaniaNational Museum of Art in Bucharest. Romanian Cultural Resources Culture in Romania - Romanian Cultural Resources. Dictionary Romanian English Dictionary Online Dictionary Romanian to English and vice versa. |
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Business & EconomyNational Bank of Romania The Central Bank of Romania. Bucharest Stock Exchange BSE's official website. Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania and Bucharest Official website of the chamber. Trade Point Bucuresti Trade Point Bucharest Transportation Airlines Blue Air Romanian low-cost airline. TAROM TAROM is the flag carrier airline of Romania. Airport Aeroportul International Henri Coanda Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, busiest airport in Romania. Rail Caile Ferate Romane - CFR Romanian State Railway. |
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Destination Romania - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Romania: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more.Romania The Romanian Tourism Promotion Office. neiconi.com Country information. Romanian Travel Guide Welcome to Romania. Cities Bucuresti (Bucharest) The Municipality of Bucharest. Hotels Bucharest Hotels Information about Romania hotels on special rates. |
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EducationAlexandru Ioan Cuza" University of IasiIasi, founded in 1860. Ion Mincu - Institute of Architecture - IMUAU University of Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest. University of Bacau University of Bucharest Universitatea de Nord A multidisciplinary institution, Baia Mare. University of the West Timisoara, founded in 1962. |
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Environment & NatureMinistry of Environment and Waters Management Official website of the ministry (in Romanian). National Institute of Research and Development for Earth Physics NIEP provides earthquake information for current and past earthquakes, hazards and preparedness information, and education resources for teachers and students. Garda Nationala de Mediu National institute for environment protection (in Romanian). Terra Mileniul III NGO for the protection of the environment (in Romanian). |
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HistoryHistory of RomaniansHistory of Romania and the Romanians, by Ion Calafeteanu. The Romanian History Index (WWW Virtual Library ) Internet resources on the History of Romania |
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SearchTopLinksIndex of Romanian sites (in Romanian). Additional Information about RomaniaBBC News Country Profile: RomaniaREENIC: Romania Russian and East European Network Information Center on Romania Background Notes: Romania Governments on the WWW: Romania Open Directory Project: Romania Wikipedia: Romania The World Factbook -- Romania |
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