The threat from terrorism is low. But travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
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).
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.