Region: Eastern Europe
Bordering Countries:
- Romania (to the west and south)
- Ukraine (to the north, east, and south)
Geographic Coordinates: 47°00'N 28°30'E
Neighboring Bodies of Water:
- Prut River (forms part of the border with Romania)
- Dniester River (flows through the eastern part of the country)
- Black Sea (located about 100 kilometers to the south of Moldova, but there is no direct coastline)
Geographic Features:
- Moldova is a largely landlocked country, with no direct access to the sea.
- The terrain is mostly rolling hills, with some plateaus and valleys.
- The country has a temperate continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters.
Capital City: Chișinău
Moldova is a former Soviet republic that gained independence in 1991. It is a parliamentary republic with a population of approximately 2.6 million people. The country's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with grapes and wine being important exports. Moldova is a member of several international organizations, including the United Nations and the Council of Europe.