Key Facts about Moldova
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News: The Republic of Moldova, a country in Eastern Europe, recently opened its embassy in New Delhi.

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Key Facts about Moldova
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  • Capital– Chisinau
  • It is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe.
  • It is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south.
  • It is situated in the northeastern corner of the Balkan Peninsula.
  • The country lies to the east of the Carpathian Mountains.
  • Rivers: Most of Moldova is located between the Prut River, which borders Romania to the west, and the Dniester River, a major waterway in the east.
  • Notable landscapes: Bălți Steppe and Codru Hills, known for their scenic beauty and fertile lands.
  • EU Status: Moldova is not a member of the European Union but was granted EU candidate status in 2022.
  • Transnistria Region:
    • It is a breakaway territory located east of the Dniester River.
    • It is controlled by pro-Russian separatists and permanently hosts Russian troops as well as a large arms depot.

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