Short description of Republic of Moldova

1. DiscoveringMoldova

2. Agenda Geography History Political Structure Economical Situation Social Structure Europe and Moldova Cultural Sites Interesting facts and people

4. Republic of Moldova Capital:CHISINAU Area:33 846 km2 Population: 4,2 million people Official Language: Moldavian (Romanian) Currency: Moldavian leu (MDL)

5. Short History: 1359 – the establishment of Moldova by BogdanIst 1457 – 1504 – consolidation of Moldova underStefan cel Mare XVIth– XIXth century– Moldova subdued by Ottomans, Hungarians and Russians

6. Short History: 1812 – 1856 – it was annexed by the Russian Empire 1856 – 1878 – Bessarabia – was returned to Romania 1878 – 1918 – returned to Russia 1918 – 1940 – reattached to Romania 1940 – 1989 – occupied by the Soviet Union

7. Short History: 1991 (27 august) – declaration of independence of Republic of Moldova

9. Economy - Moldova is an agricultural country - Agriculture and Industry represent 37% of GDP. - 50,8% of population are involved in agriculture Types of companies

10. Incomes vs. Expenses Minimum salary - 330 lei (21,85 €) Average salary– 1100 lei (72,85 €) Minimum necessary amount per person– 1430 lei (95,7 €) Inflation: 8% Interest rates 17,5% -> 28%

11. Social Situation: Ethnic composition : Moldavians 64% Ukrainians 13,8% Russians 13% Others 9,2% Males: 47,9% Females: 52,1% Average age: 34,6 Males: 33 Females: 36,2 Cities: 41% Villages: 59%

12. Cultural Sites Orheiul Vechi

13. Religion sites Capriana Saharna

14. Wine industry Milestii mici Cricova

15. Famous People Eugen DOGA “Dulcea si tandra mea fiara” Maria BIESU “Cio - Cio - San” Tokyo, 1968

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17. Music O - Zone

18. Music Zdob si Zdub

19. M O L D O V A AGIC PTIMISTIC IBERAL INAMIC PEN ALUABLE MBITIOUS

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