románok

Románok are the ethnic Romanians, primarily associated with Romania. In Hungarian usage, the term denotes people who identify as Romanian and speak Romanian, and it is also used for Romanian citizens and Romanian-speaking communities.

Language: Romanian (Română) is a Romance language descended from Latin. It is the official language of Romania and Moldova and uses the Latin alphabet; it has regional dialects and is influenced by neighboring languages.

Culture and religion: Romanian culture includes music, folklore, literature, and culinary traditions. The majority religion is Eastern Orthodox Christianity, with Catholic and Protestant minorities. Romanian literature, music, and arts have a long tradition, with prominent figures such as Mihai Eminescu.

History and nation: The modern Romanian nation formed from the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia, which united in 1859 and achieved independence in 1877. The 20th century brought significant political changes, including interwar developments, World War II, Communist rule, and the 1989 revolution, followed by socialist transition and eventual integration into the European Union in 2007.

Geography and diaspora: Besides the population in Romania, Romanians live in neighboring countries and in a global diaspora. Large communities are found in Italy, Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, and North America, with additional populations in Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, and Ukraine.