Romania - The third largest eastern European country. It borders with Ukraine, Serbia and Montenegro, Bulgaria, Moldova and Hungary and is located on the Black Sea coast. The third part of its territory is occupied by the Carpathians, another part is occupied by hills and a plateau with vineyards and orchards; and the third is the fertile plain on which vegetables and cereals are grown.
In 2011, the population of Romania was 19 042 936 people. The country occupies the 8th place in Europe in terms of the number of inhabitants, of which 80% are Romanians. The remaining ethnic groups consist of Hungarians, Gypsies, Ukrainians, Germans, Russians, Turks, Tatars, Serbs, and Slovaks.
The official language is Romanian, formed during the transformation of the Latin language. German and Hungarian are also more common, and in tourist areas staff can communicate in French and English.
In Romania's monetary turnover is the leu, which equals 100 baths. Currency can be freely exchanged at banks and exchange offices.
86.8% of the population attends the Romanian Orthodox Church, the rest are Catholics, Protestants and Muslims.
Romania - the capital and major cities
The capital of Romania is Bucharest and has been such since 1862. It lives (according to official figures for 2002) about 2 mil. residents, and with visitors - about 2.5 million. It is the most populous city in the country.
In Bucharest, it’s impossible to get lost, since almost all of its streets are built from west to east, and boulevards from south to north. In it lies the mysticism of Orthodox churches with Latin influence. The city is given some “Parisian” spirit by parks with lakes, wide boulevards, impressive monuments and grandiose public buildings.
Also, large cities include Iasi, Timisoara, Galas, Cluj-Nipoku, Constanta, Craiova, Bacau, Brasov and Sibiu.
Romania - holidays and tours
Romania has a rather diverse excursion program. It includes visits to medieval castles, ancient cities, monasteries and ancient Roman settlements. You can also have a great time exploring the surroundings of the Danube or traveling through the mountainous regions, where to this day, there are still islands of wildlife.
All the beaches of the Black Sea resort of Romania received the EU Blue Flag, which indicates their full compliance with European standards.
In the south of the Black Sea coast of Romania, diving is very popular. In the Black Sea there are no dangerous inhabitants of the sea or fast undercurrents, so it is perfect for this sport. Divers also plunge into Lake Belize to look at the once-flooded village with an old chapel.
A third of the thermal waters and mineral springs of Europe are in Romania. The most popular among vacationers are such balneological resorts as Baile Herculanee, Covansa, Slanic Moldova, Beile Felix and Efori Nord.
In the north-east of Romania are the spurs of the Carpathians. Here are the ski resorts - Poiana Brasov, Busteni, Sinai and Predeal. The ski season lasts from December to March.
In the protected area of the Danube Delta, fishing is permitted year-round. The exception is April and May, when fish spawning takes place. Romania is popular with fishermen who dream of catching a huge carp.
Ecotourism is also widespread in this country. Romania has over 500 nature reserves and 13 national parks.
Romania - Attractions
Romania is a favorite vacation spot for tourists from neighboring European countries. This is a country of Saxon cities (Sibiu, Brasov), fairy tales and medieval castles. Here is a real natural paradise - the Danube Delta, which is famous for its flocks of pelicans.
Romania is Transylvania with its legend of the bloodthirsty Count Dracula, the monasteries of Bukovina and the thousand-year-old traditions of Maramures, famous wines, unique cuisine and hospitality of the inhabitants.
On the cote d'azur of the country, at a distance of 38 km from the city of Constanta, is the resort of Neptune-Olympus. Mixed coniferous and deciduous forests, an abundance of ozone and surrounding hotels create a beneficial environment for a good rest. The entertainment infrastructure is very developed here: minigolf, volleyball, tennis, bowling, surfing, water skiing, casinos, discos, a summer cinema, restaurants, a pier, a market, etc.
The southernmost resort - Mangalia is located 44 km from the city of Constanta. It is perfect for thalassotherapy and heliotherapy, as it has a wonderful sandy beach. At his stud farm you can ride horses. Mangalia is the only resort on the coast that has not only mud and thermal springs, but also mineral waters.
You can also mention the resort between the Black Sea coast and about. Tekirgiol called Eforie Nord. Its main natural factors are concentrated brine from about. Tekirgiol, marine climate and sapropelic mud.
Great for children and families, the resort of Mamaia, which has in its arsenal hotels of any category and beaches with golden fine sand.
Romania - weather (climate)
The type of climate prevails on almost the entire territory of the country is continental and only in the south of Romania it is moderately marine. January is considered to be the coldest month, when during the day the temperature is + 2 ... 4 ° С, and at night it drops to -4 ... 6 ° С. In the hottest month of July, the temperature reaches + 27 ... 29 ° С, at night the temperature prevails + 16 ° С. In the east of Romania, summer is not so hot, and winters are much milder. In May, June and July, the highest rainfall occurs.
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Romania - cuisine
The local population prefers vegetable, meat dishes, flour products and mamalygu with various additives.
You should try frigerui (shish kebab from pieces of liver), lamb stuffed with garlic, paprikash de vinel (beef with dumplings and paprika), parjoale (meat flat pies), mitite (fried meatballs) and bruy (cheese pies).
The taste of local puddings, Transylvanian dumplings and pickled fish will never be forgotten.
It is worth noting such varieties of Romanian wines such as Fetyaska, Stefenesti, Busuyoka, Tyrnava, Murfatlar, Nikoresti, Bebyaska and others.
The best beer is Ursus, and brandy is Tsuyka.
Romania - interesting facts
When hitchhiking in Romania, you should lift up not the thumb, but the index finger!
Romania - visa application
To visit Romania, citizens of the Russian Federation must obtain a visa. To obtain it, the following documents are required: a 3x4 ms photo, an application and a passport.
A single-entry visa costs $ 25, a transit or tourist visa costs $ 15, and a multiple-entry visa costs $ 60.
Romania - Embassy
119285, Moscow, st. Mosfilmovskaya, building 64
tel. (+7 095) 143-0424, 143-0350
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