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Complete details about Romania in Europe with capital city Bucuresti

Country NameRomania (România)
Country CodeROM
Capital CityBucuresti
ContinentEurope
RegionEastern Europe
Independence Year1878
Population22455500
Surface Area238391.0
Life Expectancy69.9 years
GNP38158.0 (old 34843.0)
Government FormRepublic

Spoken Languages

German     (0.4%)
Hungarian     (7.2%)
Romani [official]     (0.7%)
Romanian [official]     (90.7%)
Serbo-Croatian     (0.1%)
Ukrainian     (0.3%)

Major Cities

Bucuresti, Bukarest     (population 2016131)
Iasi, Iasi     (population 348070)
Constanta, Constanta     (population 342264)
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj     (population 332498)
Galati, Galati     (population 330276)
Timisoara, Timis     (population 324304)
Brasov, Brasov     (population 314225)
Craiova, Dolj     (population 313530)
Ploiesti, Prahova     (population 251348)
Braila, Braila     (population 233756)
Oradea, Bihor     (population 222239)
Bacau, Bacau     (population 209235)
Pitesti, Arges     (population 187170)
Arad, Arad     (population 184408)
Sibiu, Sibiu     (population 169611)
Târgu Mures, Mures     (population 165153)
Baia Mare, Maramures     (population 149665)
Buzau, Buzau     (population 148372)
Satu Mare, Satu Mare     (population 130059)
Botosani, Botosani     (population 128730)
Piatra Neamt, Neamt     (population 125070)
Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea     (population 119741)
Suceava, Suceava     (population 118549)
Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Mehedinti     (population 117865)
Târgoviste, Dâmbovita     (population 98980)
Focsani, Vrancea     (population 98979)
Târgu Jiu, Gorj     (population 98524)
Tulcea, Tulcea     (population 96278)
Resita, Caras-Severin     (population 93976)

Romania's most recent News and Stories



Publisher: BloombergWed, 23 May 2012 01:51:13 -0700
Romanian Leu Weakens to Record per Euro Amid Greece Concerns

Romania's leu dropped to the weakest on record against the euro, sliding for a third day on speculation Greece may be on its way out of the 17-nation euro group, as European leaders meet in Brussels. The leu fell as much as 0.22 percent today to 4.4644 ...   read full story

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Publisher: BusinessWeekSun, 20 May 2012 23:50:17 -0700
Romania Plans Bond Abroad as Leu-Debt Sales Shrink read full story


Publisher: ReutersWed, 23 May 2012 00:02:45 -0700
Romania - Factors to watch on May 23

(Adds press digest) BUCHAREST May 23 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Romanian financial markets on Wednesday. ROMANIA GOVERNMENT TO GET BOOST FROM LAW CHANGE Changes in Romania's election law ...   read full story


Publisher: BloombergTue, 22 May 2012 06:31:19 -0700
Romanian Parliament Passes Law to Change Election System

Romania's Parliament today approved a law eliminating a minimum vote threshold for lawmakers ahead of general elections expected later this year. Proposed by the country's newly appointed Prime Minister Victor Ponta, who also heads the Social-Democrats ...   read full story


Publisher: BloombergWed, 23 May 2012 00:21:12 -0700
South Korea's Hyosung Plans $150 Million Investment in Romania

(004800), a South Korean chemical and trading company, may invest about $150 million in a factory in Romania, the Bucharest-based Economy Ministry said in an e-mailed statement today. Seoul-based Hyosung plans to produce tire components and automotive ...   read full story

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Publisher: INAUTONEWSWed, 23 May 2012 09:47:39 -0700
Hyosung Company Will Build $150 Million Plant in Romania read full story
Publisher: Romania-Insider.comWed, 23 May 2012 04:11:58 -0700
Comment: Learning to bottle good news read full story