4. 1812- A part of the Russian Empire, under the name of Bessarabia
in 1812.
1918- reunited with Romania
1940 – based on Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, became a part USSR
1991, August 27 - Independence from the USSR
5. Prut Dnjestr
Balanesti 432 m
more than 40 parks
The Cave “Emil Racovita”, is the 8th greatest cave on the planet
Congaz
Congaz –
largest village in
Europe
6. Stefan cel Mare
(1457-1504)
The greatest ruler of
Moldova
won 34 wars out of 36
fought
Our capital is used to be called ”The little Paris”
Moldavian
Arch de Triumph
13 m
Romanian
Arch de Triumph
27m
Parisian
Arch de Triumph
50m
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14. 30 monasteries (some of them dating back to 15th century)
and wood churches.
The wine road
Soroca fortress
Old Orhei
Editor's Notes
Moldova has the shape of a grape.
In the first picture is Moldova as a component part of Romania.
In the second picture is presented how Moldova’s (
Bessarabia) territory changed.
Moldova’s neighbour are Romania in the West, and Ukraine in the North, East and South. The highest point in the country is Balanesti - 432 m. The one of the greatest cave in the Europe in located in Criva, in the north of the country.
Moldova is located between two rivers, Prut and Dnjestr.
Chisinau is the capital of Moldova, at the entrance in the city there are gates (see the picture upper right corner) Chisinau is a very green city. Also, in the center there is an Arch de Triumph as it is in Bucharest and Paris.
Upper left corner – picture of Jewish cemetery
Upper right corner - picture of Opera and Ballet Theatre
Lower left corner – City hall Chisinau
Lower right corner – National theater ''Mihai Eminescu''
The loaf of bread costs 0.23 €
An average salary is 172 €
One full meal in the middle range restaurant/café is 12 €
One ride with the taxi is 1.9 €
One trip in public transport is 0.1/0.14 €
There is the ‘’The wine holiday’’ organised every year in October.
Moldova is famous for its wine cellar and vineyards.
Upper left corner –Eugen Doga, is a famous composer
Upper right corner – a famous Moldavan band ‘’Zdob si Zdub’’
Lower left corner – European famous band ‘’O-zone’’
Lower right corner – a famous Moldovan opera singer Valentina Nafornita
Center – a famous Moldavan pop singer Dan Balan
Upper left corner – ‘’mamaliga’’ with sheep chees, sour cream and ‘’friptura’’ (roast meat)
Upper right corner –’’sarmale’’
Center – ‘’ coltunasi’’
