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Romania is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. Romania proclaimed its independence from the Ottoman Empire on 10 May 1877. Its capital is Bucharest.
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Population2025 estimate. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearRomania proclaimed its independence from the Ottoman Empire on 10 May 1877, achieved on the battlefield during the Russo-Turkish War. Cross-Tradition Connections
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Bucharest is the capital of Romania.
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1. Romania (Wikipedia)
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Bucharest
1. Romania (Wikipedia)
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238,397 km2
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19,043,151 (2025 estimate)
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On 10 May 1877, Romania proclaimed its independence, achieved on the battlefield.
1. Romania (Wikipedia)
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Romania is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea.
Danube (Wikipedia)
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Originating in Germany, the Danube flows southeast for 2,850 km (1,770 mi), passing through or bordering Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Ukraine.
Bucharest (Wikipedia)
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Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania.
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