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Romania in Brief
Romania borders Hungary, Bulgaria, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine in South Eastern Europe. The country is divided into forty-one counties as well as the municipality of Bucharest. The country’s terrain is equal between mountains, hilly and lowland areas. The Carpathian Mountains dominate the centre of the country with fourteen peaks. Moldoveanu Peak is the highest at just over 2500 metres altitude. Alongside the terrain there is also a diversity of flora and fauna and the largest brown bear population in Europe.
The country has a population of over 22 million. Nearly 90% of the population is Romanian and the largest minorities are Hungarians. The official language of Romania is Romanian which is an Eastern Romance language related to French, Spanish, Italian and Portugese. The dominant religious body is the Romanian Orthodox Church although as a secular state there is no national religion. Romania has been part of the European Union since the beginning of 2007 and is considered an upper-middle income economy.
Places to Visit in Romania
Bucharest is the capital of Romania and the sixth largest city in the EU. It has become well known for it’s tree lined boulevards and architecture. There are plenty of attractions to explore around Bucharest including it’s 37 museums and 22 theatres. The Village Museum of Folk Art is based outdoors displaying around 300 wooden and stone buildings depicting Romania’s history. The History Museum of Romania is also worth visiting for those interested in the country’s history and culture. It presents artefacts from prehistoric times to modern day.
Brasov has a great history behind it and it’s central location gives a good starting point to exploring Romania being within equal distances to main tourist attractions and places of interest. The 7 stairs canyon can be found near by to Brasov. The stairs are literally built into the canyon alongside waterfalls in this beautiful area. It makes a popular spot for hiking amongst many others in Romania.
Bran Castle is also nearby to Brasov, and was originally built in 1377 to protect it from invaders. It is often referred to as Dracula’s castle. Below the rock that it sits upon there is an open-air museum of old village buildings with exhibits of furniture and costumes. There are many castles and fortresses in Romania worth visiting. Peles Castle and Corvinesti Castle are worth visiting as well as Cotroceni Palace and the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest.
The Danube Delta has become an UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site and is the largest in Europe. The Danube makes up a large part of Romania’s border with Serbia and Bulgaria. It flows into the Black Sea where it forms the Dunube Delta. The area is home to more than 300 bird species, 160 fish and 800 plant families. It covers more than 2622 square miles comprising of channels, canals, lakes, reed islands, marshes and forests. A variety of tours are available to explore this area including those which run from Germany and Austria going all the way to the Black Sea.
The Black Sea coast offers miles of sandy beaches, vineyards, ancient monuments and modern resorts. Amongst the 45 miles of beaches are Mamaia, Mangalia, Neptun, Jupiter, Saturn, Venue and Eforie. Mamaia is particularly popular with families due to it’s safe sloping beaches with fine sand. The area offers plenty of entertainment options including bars, theatres and leisure parks. Neptun is often regarded as the most elegant spot being situated in the Comorova Forest giving it a lush setting. Venus although a smaller resort it offers great watersports and is in easy reach of Neptun and Mangalia.
Romanian Cuisine
Romanian cuisine is greatly influenced by Balkan cuisine but also has influences of German, Serbian and Hungarian traditions. Pork is the main meat consumed. At Christmas a pig is traditionally sacrificed and a variety of dishes are prepared. The country is the world’s 9th largest wine producer and the export market for this has just recently started to grow. Beer with German influences is also widely drunk. As the world’s 2nd largest plum producer most of this is used in production of a plum brandy.
Romania's Climate
Romania’s temperate climate ranges from hot summers to cold winters. Although summer months are sunny there are often frequent showers and thunderstorms. The hottest area during June, July and August is along the Black Sea Coast. Winter’s bring clouds, snow and fog and the rain is heaviest in the mountainous areas.
Romanian Embassy
For your convenience we have listed Romania embassys below. Embassys can provide you with information regarding visas and other important travel information.
