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Sharing the love of Christ with Romania

 

 Information about Romania

Location: Southeast Europe.

Borders:   Hungary and Serbia to the West;  Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova to the Northeast; Bulgaria to the South;

Population:    Around 22 Million                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                                            Romanians     89.5%                                                                                                                          Hungarians        6.6%                                                                                                                       Roma (Gypsies) 2.46%                                                                                                                 Others     =       Rest

Capital: Bucharest (1.9 million; 2.2 in the Bucharest Metro area)

Area:  237,500 sq./km.   It is the 9th largest territory and the 7th largest population among the European Union member states.

Currency:  Leu (RON)

Internet Code:     .ro

Telephone Code:   40

 Romania's Main Exports are: Clothing and textiles, industrial machinery, electrical and electronic equipment, metallurgic products, raw materials, cars, military equipment, software, pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals and agricultural products (fruits, vegetables and flowers).

Romania is a member of the European Union (Since 2007) and NATO (Since March 29, 2004) and the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank (Since 1972) and is a member of the World Trade Organization.

In December 2005, Romania and U.S.A. signed an agreement that would allow a U.S. Military presence at several Romanian facilities primarily in the eastern part of the country.

Favorite Sport in Romania:  Football (Soccer)                                                                                                                       Popular sports include: Rugby, basketball, handball and gymnastics among others.

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