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'''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.
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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.
==Geography==
An essentially-land-locked country west of the [[Ukraine]], Moldova's only natural outlets to the Black Sea are the Dniester and Prut Rivers.
*Area: 33,843 sq. km. (13,000 sq. mi.); slightly larger than Maryland.
*Cities: Capital--Chisinau.
*Terrain: Rolling steppe, gradual slope south toward the Black Sea.
*Climate: Moderate winters, warm summers.
*Time Zone: GMT+2
==People==
==People==
Ethnic groups represented in Moldova include Moldovan/Romanian, Ukrainian, Russian, [[Gagauz]], and Bulgarian. Romanian (officially known as Moldovan) is the official language; Russian, Ukrainian, and Gagauz also are spoken. The great majority of Moldova's population is Christian Orthodox -- 90% of the population nominally belongs to one of the two main Orthodox denominations. The Moldovan Orthodox Church, an autonomous diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church and loyal to the Patriarch of Moscow, has 1,194 parishes; the Bessarabian Orthodox Church, affiliated with the Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate in Bucharest, has 124 parishes. In addition, followers of the Old Rite Russian Orthodox Church (Old Believers) make up approximately 3.6% of the population.
Ethnic groups represented in Moldova include Moldovan/Romanian, Ukrainian, Russian, [[Gagauz]], and Bulgarian. Romanian (officially known as Moldovan) is the official language; Russian, Ukrainian, and Gagauz also are spoken. The great majority of Moldova's population is Christian Orthodox -- 90% of the population nominally belongs to one of the two main Orthodox denominations. The Moldovan Orthodox Church, an autonomous diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church and loyal to the Patriarch of Moscow, has 1,194 parishes; the Bessarabian Orthodox Church, affiliated with the Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate in Bucharest, has 124 parishes. In addition, followers of the Old Rite Russian Orthodox Church (Old Believers) make up approximately 3.6% of the population.
*Population (January 2006): 3.39 million, excluding the estimated Transnistrian population of 537,000. Population growth rate: 0.5% (2005).
*Nationality: Noun--Moldovan(s). Adjective--Moldovan.
*Population (January 1, 2008): 4.1 million, including the estimated Transnistrian population of 533,000. An estimated 750,000 to 1,000,000 work outside the country.
*Population growth rate (2007): -0.3%.
*Ethnic groups (2004 census): Moldovan (83.7%), Ukrainian (6.6%), Russian (1.7%), Gagauz (4.5%), Bulgarian (1.7%), Romanian (1.4%), other (0.4%).
*Ethnic groups (2004 census): Moldovan (83.7%), Ukrainian (6.6%), Russian (1.7%), Gagauz (4.5%), Bulgarian (1.7%), Romanian (1.4%), other (0.4%).
*Main religions: Christian Orthodox (93.3%), Baptist (1%), Adventist, Roman Catholic, Jewish.
*Main religions: Christian Orthodox (93.3%), Baptist (1%), Adventist, Roman Catholic, Jewish.
===Principal Government Officials===
===Principal Government Officials===
*President--Vladimir Voronin
*President--Vladimir Voronin
*Prime Minister--Vasile Tarlev
*Prime Minister--Zinaida Greceanii
*President of Parliament--Marian Lupu
*President of Parliament--Marian Lupu
*Foreign Minister--Andrei Stratan
*Foreign Minister--Andrei Stratan
Moldova's proximity to the Black Sea gives it a mild and sunny climate. This makes the area ideal for agriculture and food processing, which accounts for one third of the country's GDP. The fertile soil supports wheat, corn, barley, tobacco, sugar beets, and soybeans. Beef and dairy cattle are raised, and beekeeping is widespread. Moldova's best-known product comes from its extensive and well-developed vineyards concentrated in the central and southern regions. In addition to world-class wine, Moldova produces liqueurs and champagne. It is also known for its sunflower seeds, walnuts, apples, and other fruits.
Moldova's proximity to the Black Sea gives it a mild and sunny climate. This makes the area ideal for agriculture and food processing, which accounts for one third of the country's GDP. The fertile soil supports wheat, corn, barley, tobacco, sugar beets, and soybeans. Beef and dairy cattle are raised, and beekeeping is widespread. Moldova's best-known product comes from its extensive and well-developed vineyards concentrated in the central and southern regions. In addition to world-class wine, Moldova produces liqueurs and champagne. It is also known for its sunflower seeds, walnuts, apples, and other fruits.
*GDP (2006): $3.35 billion ($2.9 billion in 2005; $2.6 billion in 2004).
*GDP (2007): $4.4 billion.
*GDP real growth rate (January-June 2007): 8.0% (5.0% in 2006; 8.6% in 2005; 6.5% in 2004).
*GDP growth rate (2007): 4.0%.
*Per capita GDP (2006): $937 ($890 in 2005; $766 in 2004: $540 in 2003).
*Per capita GDP (2007 estimate): $1,298.
*Natural resources: Lignite, phosphates, gypsum, arable land, and limestone.
*Natural resources: Lignite, phosphates, gypsum, arable land, and limestone.
*Agriculture: Products--vegetables, fruits, wine and spirits, grain, sugar beets, sunflower seeds, meat, milk, eggs, tobacco, walnuts.
*Agriculture: Products--vegetables, fruits, wine and spirits, grain, sugar beets, sunflower seeds, meat, milk, eggs, tobacco, walnuts.