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Romania is a hidden gem in southeastern Europe known for its varied and beautiful landscapes, from the Carpathian Mountains to the Black Sea coast. The country offers a mix of natural wonders, historic sites, and unique cultural experiences beyond what is known from legends like Dracula. Romania contains the most biodiversity in the European Union and its capital Bucharest has been called the "Little Paris" for its architecture and cultural influences.

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Romania is a hidden gem in southeastern Europe known for its varied and beautiful landscapes, from the Carpathian Mountains to the Black Sea coast. The country offers a mix of natural wonders, historic sites, and unique cultural experiences beyond what is known from legends like Dracula. Romania contains the most biodiversity in the European Union and its capital Bucharest has been called the "Little Paris" for its architecture and cultural influences.

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WHAT SHOULD BE ROMANIA BEST KNOWN FOR?

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Romania is a hidden gem, located in southeastern Europe. Full of history and culture, the
country’s capital, Bucharest, is even called “Little Paris.” As any Romanian will eagerly
explain, there’s much more to know about Romania than the legend of Dracula and
Ceauşescu‘s legacy. Due to its varied landscape, Romania is the most biogeographically
diverse country in the European Union. With snow-capped mountains, green hills covered
in forests and vineyards, sandy Black Sea beaches and Europe's largest and best-
preserved delta, Romania has something for everyone.
Constantly featured among Europe’s best travel destinations, Romania has plenty to
surprise those looking for an exciting, off-the-beaten-track destination. From natural
wonders to achievements by some of its famous people. The country offers beautiful
landscapes, natural architecture, and artistic treasures. Romania is a country filled with
many surprises, from delicious Romanian cuisines to unique places to explore.
I've rounded up surprising facts you didn’t know about Romania.Curious about this
developing country? Here are some interesting facts about Romania.
FACTS AND STATISTICS
LOCATION: SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE, BORDERING
BULGARIA 608 KM, HUNGARY 443 KM, MOLDOVA 450
KM, SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO 476 KM, UKRAINE
(NORTH) 362 KM, UKRAINE (EAST) 169 KM
CAPITAL: BUCHAREST
POPULATION: 19+ MILLION (2019 EST.)
ETHNIC MAKE-UP: ROMANIAN 89.5%, HUNGARIAN 6.6%,
ROMA 2.5%, UKRAINIAN 0.3%, GERMAN 0.3%, RUSSIAN
0.2%, TURKISH 0.2%, OTHER 0.4%
RELIGIONS: EASTERN ORTHODOX (INCLUDING ALL SUB-
DENOMINATIONS) 87%, PROTESTANT 6.8%, CATHOLIC
5.6%, OTHER (MOSTLY MUSLIM) 0.4%, UNAFFILIATED
0.2%.
THE ROMANIAN LANGUAGE
THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IS ROMANIAN, AND IT IS
SPOKEN BY APPROXIMATELY 89% OF
THE 23M POPULATION.
BUCHAREST IS ALSO CALLED “LITTLE PARIS.” THE CITY’S
ARCUL DE TRIUMF WAS CONSTRUCTED IN 1935 TO BE
MODELED AFTER THE ARC DE TRIOMPHE IN
PARIS.ACCORDING TO LEGEND, BUCHAREST WAS NAMED
AFTER A SHEPHERD CALLED BUCUR WHO WAS IN LOVE
WITH A YOUNG LADY NAMED DÂMBOVIŢA, LIKE THE RIVER
THAT FLOWS THROUGH THE CITY.
DRAGOMIRNA
MONASTERY
GASTRONOMY IN
BUCOVINA
ROMANIAN
CABBAGE
ROLLS
(SARMALE)
TOCHITURĂ
CHEESY
POLENTA
BEET SOUP
PASTRAV AFUMAT
IN CETINA DE BRAD
(LA COBZA)
PASTRAV CU
SMANTANA ,
USTUROI ȘI
MAMALIGA
TRADITIONAL
DESSERTS
FROM
BUCOVINA
COZONAC CU
NUCA
CHEESE DUMPLINGS
(COLTUNASI)
SWEET
POTATO
PANCAKE
ROMANIAN
CHOCOLATE
FAMOUS ROMANIAN PEOPLE

• Romania is home to four Nobel Prize laureates: George Emil Palade


(medicine), Elie Wiesel (peace), Herta Müller (literature) and Stefan
Hell (chemistry).
NADIA COMĂNECI
BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN ROMANIA
DANUBE
DELTA
TIMIȘOARA
DRACULA’S CASTLE
(BRAN CASTLE)
THE MERRY
CEMETERY FROM
SĂPÎNȚA
(CIMITIRUL VESEL)
MARGINEA BLACK CERAMICS
ROMANIAN CUISINE
COLȚUNAȘI

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