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Capital: Bucharest

City English Name: Bucharest

Country: Romania

Country English Name: Romania

Province: Ilfov

Province English Name: Ilfov

Country Area Code: +40

Longitude and Latitude: 44.4322° N, 26.0963° E

Currency: Romanian leu (RON)

Language: Romanian

IANA Time Zone: Europe/Bucharest

Standard Time Zone: Eastern European Time (EET)

Daylight Saving Time: Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)

Introduction: Romania, officially known as the Socialist Republic of Romania, is a country located in Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea and sharing borders with Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, and Hungary. It has an area of 238,397 square kilometers, making it the twelfth-largest country by area in Europe. Romania is a unitary semi-presidential republic consisting of 41 counties, one municipality (Bucharest), and one autonomous region (Transylvania).

Romania has a rich history and culture, having been inhabited since prehistoric times. The modern Romanian state emerged in the 19th century, following the union of the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia. Romania gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1877 and proclaimed itself a republic in 1947. After experiencing a period of communism, Romania transitioned to democracy in 1989.

Today, Romania is a member of the European Union, NATO, and the Council of Europe. It is a developing country with a high-income economy and has experienced significant economic growth in recent years. Romania is known for its natural beauty, including the Carpathian Mountains, the Danube Delta, and the Black Sea coast. It is also a popular destination for tourists due to its rich cultural heritage, which includes numerous historical sites, museums, and traditional customs.