Romania is located in Eastern Europe, and its capital is Bucharest. It has a population of approximately 19,051,804 and covers an area of about 238,400 km². Its official currency is the Romanian leu (RON).
What stands out
People & place
79.9 /km² across 238,400 km²
Romania has a recorded population of 19,051,804 and a reported surface area of 238,400 km².
Economic snapshot
$382.56 billion nominal GDP
Nominal GDP is recorded at $382.56 billion and GDP per capita at $20,080 for 2024. These measures do not describe income distribution or household wealth.
Practical reference
Romanian leu (RON)
Romania uses Romanian leu (RON), calling code +40, internet domain .ro.
About Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It is a member of the European Union and NATO.
Romania's geography is diverse, characterized by the Carpathian Mountains, the Balkan Mountains, the Danube River, and the Black Sea coast.
Romanian culture is a rich tapestry woven from Dacian heritage, Roman influence, Slavic traditions, and later Western European interactions. It is known for its folk arts, music, dance, and literature.
The history of Romania is long and complex, with periods of Dacian kingdom, Roman conquest, medieval principalities (Wallachia, Moldavia, Transylvania), Ottoman rule, and the formation of the modern Romanian state.
Key facts
Capital: Bucharest
Official Language: Romanian
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
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Population, area and economic figures use the latest available values from World Bank Open Data; reporting years can vary by country. See sources and methodology for indicator definitions, mapping attribution, and editorial limitations.
Eastern Europe