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