Capital:
Chisinau
Area:
33,700 sq km / 13,012 sq ml
Language:
Moldovan
Currency:
Leu
Population:
4,439,502
Life expectancy:
65 (men), 72 (women)
Literacy rate:
96%
Religions:
Russian Orthodox
Physical features:
Hilly country lying between the rivers Ptrut and Dniester, Beltsy Steppe in the north are a level plain, it has a warm climate
Ethnic distribution:
65% Moldovan, 14% Ukrainian, 13% Russian, 4% Gagauzi, 2% Bulgarian, 2% Jewish
Exports:
Wine, tobacco, canned goods
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