Moldova Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Moldova |
Common Name | Moldova – /mɑlˈdoʊ.və/ |
Nationality | Moldovan(s) – noun, Moldovan – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1991 (from the Soviet Union) |
Administrative Divisions | 32 raions, 3 municipalities, 1 autonomous territorial unit, and 1 territorial unit |
Total Population | 3.6 million (#132) with 43.4% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Chisinau (capital city) |
Major Languages | Romanian (official), Russian |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 61% of total population |
Currency | Moldovan Lei (MDL) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $33.8 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $13,300 (#122) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 33,851 sq km / 13,070 sq mi (#139) with 2.8% water area |
Geographic Region | Europe – Eastern Europe |
Bordering Countries | Romania, Ukraine |
Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Limba noastra” (Our Language)