Moldova is located in Eastern Europe, and its capital is Chisinau. It has a population of approximately 2,402,306 and covers an area of about 33,850 km². Its official currency is the Moldovan leu (MDL).
What stands out
People & place
71 /km² across 33,850 km²
Moldova has a recorded population of 2,402,306 and a reported surface area of 33,850 km².
Economic snapshot
$18.20 billion nominal GDP
Nominal GDP is recorded at $18.20 billion and GDP per capita at $7,576 for 2024. These measures do not describe income distribution or household wealth.
Practical reference
Moldovan leu (MDL)
Moldova uses Moldovan leu (MDL), calling code +373, internet domain .md.
About Moldova
Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south.
The territory covers about 33,846 square kilometers and features rolling hills, river valleys and fertile black soil. The Dniester and Prut rivers mark significant borders.
Moldovan culture reflects its Romanian heritage, featuring folk music, dances, and traditional crafts such as pottery and carpet weaving. The cuisine is known for plăcintă and borș.
Moldova has seen various dominions: the Principality of Moldavia (1457–1859), annexation by the Russian Empire, the Soviet era as Moldavian SSR (1940–1991), and independence in 1991.
Key facts
Capital city is Chișinău
Official language is Romanian
Population approximately 2.7 million
Currency is the Moldovan leu (MDL)
The country is an EU candidate state
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Eastern Europe