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           MOLDAVIA
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Moldavia was a Soviet republic
until 1991 when it became
independent of the former
USSR. It is bounded to the
west by Romania and to the
north, east and south by
Ukraine. It consists of a
hilly plain of fertile soils,
and crops grown include wheat,
corn, barley, tobacco, sugar
beet, soya beans and
sunflowers. There are also
extensive fruit orchards,
vineyards and walnut groves.
Beekeeping and silkworm
breeding are widespread
throughout the country. Food
processing is the main
industry.

Area (Sq. Km.): 33,700

Population: 4,080,000

Capital: Kishinev

Language:
Romanian
Ukrainian

Religion:
Russian Orthodox
Evangelical

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Rouble

Embassy:
Represented by CIS

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129