Independence Year : 1878
Population : 22455500
Life Expectancy : 69.9
Capital : 3018
GNP : 38158.00
GNP Old : 34843.00
Local Name : România
Government Form : Republic
Location : Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Ukraine
Terrain : Consists mainly of rolling, fertile plains; hilly in the eastern regions of the middle Danube basin; and major mountain ranges running north and west in the center of the country, which collectively are known as the Carpathians
Climate : Temperate-continental, four seasons, cold winters with frequent snow; sunny summers.
Ethnic Group : Romanians 89.5%; Hungarians (including Szecklers) 6.5%; Roma 2.5%; other ethnic groups -1.5%
Religions : Eastern Orthodox - 86.7%; Roman-Catholic-4.7%; Protestant - 3.2%; Greek-Catholic - 0.9%, Evangelical - 0.1%; Unitarian - 0.3%; other religions - 0.4%.
Official Website :
www.presidency.ro
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General Information - Romania
Background
Soviet occupation following World War II led to the formation of a communist "peoples republic" in 1947 and the abdication of the king.
The decades-long rule of President Nicolae CEAUSESCU became increasingly draconian through the 1980s. He was overthrown and executed in late 1989.
Former communists dominated the government until 1996 when they were swept from power.
Much economic restructuring remains to be carried out before Romania can achieve its hope of joining the EU.
(Source: CIA - The World Factbook)
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