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'''Romania''' is a country in eastern [[Europe]], situated between the [[Black Sea]], the [[Carpathian Mountains]] and the [[River Danube]]. It shares land borders with [[Ukraine]], [[Moldova]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Hungary]] and [[Serbia]].

'''Romania''' is a country in eastern [[Europe]], situated between the [[Black Sea]], the [[Carpathian Mountains]] and the [[River Danube]]. It shares land borders with [[Ukraine]], [[Moldova]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Hungary]] and [[Serbia]].

The population is approximately 22 million and the capital city is [[Bucharest]]. The Romanian language is unusual in Eastern Europe, being of Latin origin. Romanians and Italians{{Fact}} can converse reasonably well, each using their own tongue. This may go some way to explaining the pro-western sentiment shared by much of the population.

The population is approximately 22 million and the capital city is [[Bucharest]]. The Romanian language is unusual in Eastern Europe, being of Latin origin. Romanians and Italians can converse reasonably well, each using their own tongue. This may go some way to explaining the pro-western sentiment shared by much of the population.

Previously a [[monarchy]], Romania was a [[Fascist]] member of the [[Axis]] in [[World War II]] after a coup overthrew the King. The nationalist coup leaders believed the country had more to fear from the [[Soviet Union]] than from Nazi Germany. Following defeat at Stalingrad, Romania retreated and was occupied by [[communism|communist]] forces. It was made a member of the [[Warsaw Pact]], and was governed by Soviet puppet dictatorships until a popular democratic revolution in 1989. The country joined NATO on March 29, 2004, and the European Union on January 1, 2007. Romania has been an ally in the [[War on Terror]], providing troops and logistical support to US led pro-democracy missions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Previously a [[monarchy]], Romania was a [[Fascist]] member of the [[Axis]] in [[World War II]] after a coup overthrew the King. The nationalist coup leaders believed the country had more to fear from the [[Soviet Union]] than from Nazi Germany. Following defeat at Stalingrad, Romania retreated and was occupied by [[communism|communist]] forces. It was made a member of the [[Warsaw Pact]], and was governed by Soviet puppet dictatorships until a popular democratic revolution in 1989. The country joined NATO on March 29, 2004, and the European Union on January 1, 2007. Romania has been an ally in the [[War on Terror]], providing troops and logistical support to US led pro-democracy missions in Afghanistan and Iraq.