Landlocked and bounded by Romania and Ukraine, with the ethnic divisions to prove it, Moldova has come a long way in a short time and is arguably more advanced than EU-friendly Romania in many respects.
Easter is the most important religious holiday in Moldova. Easter is a transitioning holiday and the exact date for it is calculated using the lunar-solar calendar.
Officially name: The Republic of Moldova
Capital: Chişinău
Largest city: Chişinău
Official language: Moldovan (Romanian)
Government: Parliamentary republic