Discoverin g Moldova
Jan 12, 2015
Discovering Moldova
Agenda
1. Geography
2. History
3. Political Structure
4. Economical Situation
5. Social Structure
6. Europe and Moldova
7. Cultural Sites
8. Interesting facts and people
Republic of Moldova
Capital: CHISINAU
Area: 33 846 km2
Population: 4,2 million people
Official Language: Moldavian (Romanian)
Currency: Moldavian leu (MDL)
Short History: 1359 – the establishment of Moldova by Bogdan Ist
1457 – 1504 – consolidation of Moldova under Stefan cel Mare
XVIth – XIXth century – Moldova subdued by Ottomans, Hungarians and Russians
Short History: 1812 – 1856 – it was annexed by the Russian Empire
1856 – 1878 – Bessarabia – was returned to Romania
1878 – 1918 – returned to Russia
1918 – 1940 – reattached to Romania
1940 – 1989 – occupied by the Soviet Union
Short History:
1991 (27 august) – declaration of independence of Republic of Moldova
Government and politics
- Moldova : unitary parliamentary democratic republic
- Executive power : President
- President : elected by Parliament
- The President of Moldova is Vladimir Voronin, who has held this post since 2001
Economy- Moldova is an agricultural country
Foreign3%
Public4%
Private93%
Types of companies
- Agriculture and Industry represent 37% of GDP.
- 50,8% of population are involved in agriculture
Incomes vs. Expenses
Inflation: 8%
Interest rates 17,5% → 28%
Minimum salary - 330 lei (21,85 €)
Average salary– 1100 lei (72,85 €)
Minimum necessary amount per person– 1430 lei (95,7 €)
Social Situation:
Ethnic composition :Moldavians 64%Ukrainians 13,8%Russians 13%Others 9,2%
Average age: 34,6
Males: 33
Females: 36,2
Males: 47,9%
Females: 52,1%
Cities: 41%
Villages: 59%
Cultural Sites
Orheiul Vechi
Religion sites
Capriana
Saharna
Wine industry
Milestii mici Cricova
Famous People
Eugen DOGA “Dulcea si tandra mea fiara”
Maria BIESU“Cio - Cio - San”Tokyo, 1968
CODREANCA
Music
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Music
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