Moldova
Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. Its capital and largest city is Chișinău. The official language is Romanian (also referred to as Moldovan); the country uses the Latin alphabet. The majority of the population adheres to Orthodox Christianity, and cultural life reflects a blend of Romanian and neighboring influences.
Geography and regional characteristics include about 33,846 square kilometers of mostly rolling plains and low hills,
History and government: Moldova emerged from the Moldavian SSR after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and
Demographics and economy: the population is about 2.6 million, with ethnic Romanians making up a plurality and