Republic of Moldova

Discovering Moldova

Agenda

1. Geography

2. History

3. Political Structure

4. Economical Situation

5. Social Structure

6. Europe and Moldova

7. Cultural Sites

8. Interesting facts and people

Republic of Moldova

Capital: CHISINAU

Area: 33 846 km2

Population: 4,2 million people

Official Language: Moldavian (Romanian)

Currency: Moldavian leu (MDL)

Short History: 1359 – the establishment of Moldova by Bogdan Ist

1457 – 1504 – consolidation of Moldova under Stefan cel Mare

XVIth – XIXth century – Moldova subdued by Ottomans, Hungarians and Russians

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

Short History:

1991 (27 august) – declaration of independence of Republic of Moldova

Government and politics

- Moldova : unitary parliamentary democratic republic

- Executive power : President

- President : elected by Parliament

- The President of Moldova is Vladimir Voronin, who has held this post since 2001

Economy- Moldova is an agricultural country

Foreign3%

Public4%

Private93%

Types of companies

- Agriculture and Industry represent 37% of GDP.

- 50,8% of population are involved in agriculture

Incomes vs. Expenses

Inflation: 8%

Interest rates 17,5% → 28%

Minimum salary - 330 lei (21,85 €)

Average salary– 1100 lei (72,85 €)

Minimum necessary amount per person– 1430 lei (95,7 €)

Social Situation:

Ethnic composition :Moldavians 64%Ukrainians 13,8%Russians 13%Others 9,2%

Average age: 34,6

Males: 33

Females: 36,2

Males: 47,9%

Females: 52,1%

Cities: 41%

Villages: 59%

Cultural Sites

Orheiul Vechi

Religion sites

Capriana

Saharna

Wine industry

Milestii mici Cricova

Famous People

Eugen DOGA “Dulcea si tandra mea fiara”

Maria BIESU“Cio - Cio - San”Tokyo, 1968

CODREANCA

Music

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Music

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