Moldova

SHORT INFORMATION

Climate of Moldova

The Republic of Moldova is located in a zone with a temperate continental climate approximately half way between the Equator and North Pole. The four seasons of the year are clearly defined, winter being warm, and summer long, with a lot of sunny days.

The general movement of the atmospheric air mass is mostly from the Northwest Atlantic or Southwest.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Traditions in Moldova

Moldova is a European Country with a rich ethnic history. The majority of the population are Moldovans (Romanians), with smaller groups of: Ukrainians, Bulgarians, Gagauzians, Russians, Germans, Greeks, and others.

SHORT INFORMATION

Geography of Moldova

Moldova, a country in eastern Europe that was once part of the Soviet Union. Moldova lies near the Black Sea and is bordered by Romania and Ukraine. Moldova occupies rich prairie land and is drained by the Prut and Dniester rivers. The area is 13,012 square miles (33,700 km2).