last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introduction to Romania
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Romania
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Quick Overview
Located in Eastern Europe, the country's geography is shaped by the Carpathians, the Danube, and the Black Sea, which are its "main" features.
Key Facts
- Type of place: country.
- Latitude/longitude: 44°25' N, 26°06' E.
- Local time:
- Capital: Bucharest.
- Nature of the state: semi-presidential republic.
- Official language: Romanian.
- Currency: Romanian leu.
- Population: 21,457,116 inhabitants (2018).
- Area: 238,391 km².
- Density: 90 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point:
- Lowest point: sea level.
- Coastline: 245 km.
- Driving: on the right.
Tourism
Like most of its neighbors, Romania offers a great balance for travelers looking for an affordable destination that blends a rich—though not always easy—history, vibrant culture and traditions, and well-preserved nature. Each year, the country attracts over 2.5 million visitors (2.797 million in 2018), more than double the number a decade ago. Most visitors come from Germany, Israel, Italy, France (145,500 in 2016), the United Kingdom, or Hungary.
Travel Essentials
- Destination: for beginner travelers.
- By air: France-Bucharest.
- Entry requirements: passport or ID card.
- Currency to bring: euros.
- Exchange rate:
- Daily budget for budget travelers:
- Best for accommodation:
- Best for getting around:
- Risks:
- Best time for climate/crowds/prices:
- Interests (out of ): Nature ; Adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation/holidays .
Useful Addresses
Socio-Economic Statistics
- "Quality of life": 52/188 (rank in 2018)
- GDP per capita: $24,600 (2018)
- Average monthly income: ()
- Inflation: +1.3% (2017)
- "Official" unemployment: 4.9% (2017)
- Population below poverty line: 22.4% (2013)
- Life expectancy: 75.6 years (2018)
- Migration rate per 1,000 inhabitants: -0.2 (2017)
- Population growth: -0.35% (2018)
- Literacy rate: 98.8% (2015)
- Urban population: 54% (2018)
- Press freedom: 44/180 (rank in 2018)
- Political regime: flawed democracy (66/167 in 2018)
Sources: World Bank, Human Development Indicators, RSF, The Economist, The World Factbook