Key Facts about Romania

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Key Facts about Romania

Key Facts about Romania
Source – Britannica
  • Location: Romania is a country in Southeastern Europe;
  • Capital: Bucharest.
  • Borders: It is bordered by Ukraine (north), Moldova (northeast), the Black Sea (southeast), Bulgaria (south), Serbia (southwest), and Hungary (west).
  • Climate: Temperate with four distinct seasons; regional variations shaped by relief.
  • Relief: Dominated by the Carpathian Mountains; substantial areas of hills and plains.
  • Major rivers: Danube, Tisza, and Prut.
  • Highest peak: Mount Moldoveanu
  • Biodiversity: The Danube delta (UNESCO, 1991) hosts hundreds of bird species; the Carpathians shelter chamois and other fauna.
  • System of Government:
    • The 1991 constitution established a bicameral parliament (Chamber of Deputies and Senate) elected by proportional representation.
    • The president is directly elected for a five-year term.
    • The prime minister heads the government, and laws are approved by majority vote in each chamber.
  • International Affiliations: Joined NATO in 2004 and the European Union in 2007; part of the Bucharest Nine” (founded 2015) on NATOs eastern flank.
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