The '''Republic of Moldova''' is a country in eastern [[Europe]] and a former member of the [[Soviet Union]]. Its capital is [[Chişinău]]. It has close historical connections with neighbouring [[Romania]], and the language is a Romanian dialect. | The '''Republic of Moldova''' is a country in eastern [[Europe]] and a former member of the [[Soviet Union]]. Its capital is [[Chişinău]]. It has close historical connections with neighbouring [[Romania]], and the language is a Romanian dialect. |