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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. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Capital
Bucharest 2
Population
19,043,151 2
2025 estimate.
Population Estimate Year
2025 2
Area (sq km)
238,397 2
Independence or Founding Year
1877 2
Romania proclaimed its independence from the Ottoman Empire on 10 May 1877, achieved on the battlefield during the Russo-Turkish War.
Landlocked
No 3
Income Group
High 4
Government Type
Republic 3
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Romania

Regions

Cities

Connections

Associated With

Bucharest, Cities

Bucharest is the capital of Romania.

Source Bucharest (Wikipedia)
The Balkans, Regions

Bordered By Water

Romania borders the Black Sea.

Source Black Sea (Wikipedia)
Hungary, Countries
Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Hungary
Moldova, Countries
Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Moldova
Serbia, Countries
Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Serbia

Has Capital

Bucharest, Cities

Bucharest is the capital of Romania.

Source Bucharest (Wikipedia)

Rivers Through Territory

Source Danube (Wikipedia)
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Nationals Include

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Source Sandra Izbașa (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
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is a retired artistic gymnast from Romania

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Source Simona Amânar (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
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is a Romanian former artistic gymnast

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Source Valentin Bosioc (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
A Romanian professional bodybuilder and fitness model

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Source Valeria Răcilă (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a retired Romanian rower

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Source Viorica Susanu (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Romanian rower and winner of four Olympic Gold medals

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Source Virginia Ruzici (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Romanian former professional tennis player

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Source Zsuzsa Fey (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
Zsuzsa Fey (born 12 June 1976) is a Romanian orienteering competitor.

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Source Elie Radu (Wikipedia)Lead [in-field]
Quote, Lead [in-field]
was a distinguished Romanian civil engineer and academic

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Source Henri Coanda (Grace's Guide)Biography
Quote, Biography
Henri Marie Coandă (June 7, 1886 – November 25, 1972) was a Romanian inventor, aerodynamics pioneer and the builder of the world's first-jet powered aircraft, the Coanda-1910.

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Origin Of

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Source Wikipedia: Bazna pigLead section
Quote, Lead section
is a breed of domestic pig native to Transylvania, in present day Romania.

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Source Romanian buffalo (Wikipedia)Infobox: country
Quote, Infobox: country
Romania

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Source Wikipedia: Béla BartókEarly life
Quote, Early life
(present-day Sânnicolau Mare, Romania)

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Source Pârjoale (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph [in-cuisine]
Quote, Lead paragraph [in-cuisine]
are Romanian and Moldovan meatballs, usually minced pork and beef (sometimes lamb or chicken) mixed with eggs, grated potatoes, slices of bread soaked in milk or water, chopped onions

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Source Pastrami (Wikidata)

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Source Romanian Cuisine (Wikipedia)tier 3

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Source On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the KitchenHarold McGeetier 1

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Source Sarmale (Wikipedia)tier 2

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Source Tocană (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
is a Romanian stew prepared with tomato, garlic and sweet paprika

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Source Dacia 1100 (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
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The Dacia 1100 was the first model of passenger car produced by the Romanian manufacturer Dacia

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Source Dacia 1300 (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
is a medium-sized family car based on the Renault 12 that was built during the Cold War by Romanian auto maker Dacia

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Source Dacia 1310 (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
The Dacia 1310 is a family of automobiles produced and sold exclusively by Dacia between 1979 and the beginning of 1999

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Source Dacia Bigster (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
developed by a joint venture between the French automaker Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia

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Source Automobile Dacia (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
is a Romanian car manufacturer that takes its name from the historical region

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Source Dacia Duster (Wikipedia)Lead, Romanian subsidiary
Quote, Lead, Romanian subsidiary
its Romanian subsidiary Dacia

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Source Dacia Jogger (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia

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Source Dacia Lodgy (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
produced by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia from 2012 to 2024

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Source Dacia Logan (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia since mid-2004

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Source Dacia Manifesto (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
officially presented by Dacia on September 16, 2022

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Source Dacia Nova (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
Romanian automaker Dacia from 1995 to 2000.

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Source Dacia Pick-Up (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
manufactured by Romanian auto marque Dacia from 1975 to 2006

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Source Dacia Sandero (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia since 2007

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Source Dacia Solenza (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
produced by Romanian auto manufacturer Dacia from March 2003 to July 2005.

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Source Dacia Spring (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia

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Source Dacia SupeRNova (Wikipedia)Lead, country of origin
Quote, Lead, country of origin
manufactured by Romanian auto manufacturer Dacia from 2000 to 2003.

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Source NMS Elisabeta (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
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NMS Elisabeta was a small protected cruiser built for the Romanian Navy during the 1880s by Armstrong in Britain as Romania lacked the ability to build the ship itself.

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Source Wikipedia: Draco PistolInfobox: origin
Quote, Infobox: origin
Romania / United States

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Source Mannlicher M1893 (source article)Infobox: origin
Quote, Infobox: origin
Austria-Hungary Romania

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Source Wikipedia: Pistol Carpați Md. 1974Infobox: origin
Quote, Infobox: origin
Romania

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Source Wikipedia: Pistol Mitralieră model 1963/1965Lead
Quote, Lead
The Pistol Mitralieră model 1963/1965 (abbreviated PM md. 63 or simply md. 63) also known as MD-63, is a Romanian 7.62×39mm assault rifle.

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Source Wikipedia: PSL (rifle)Infobox: origin
Quote, Infobox: origin
Romania

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Source Wikipedia: Pușcă Automată model 1986Lead
Quote, Lead
The Pușcă Automată model 1986 (automatic rifle model 1986, abbreviated PA md. 86 or simply md. 86) is the standard assault rifle used by the Romanian Military Forces.

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Source Wikipedia: R-1 tankLead
Quote, Lead
The R-1 was a Romanian-used tank that saw action during World War II within the mechanized Romanian cavalry.

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Source Wikipedia: WASR-series riflesInfobox: origin
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Romania

Location Of

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Source World Glider Aerobatic Championships (Wikipedia)Section edition list, host country, host country (12)
Quote, Section edition list, host country, host country (12)
22nd FAI World Glider Aerobatic Championships (Unlimited category) and 10th World Advanced Glider Aerobatic Championships (Advanced category), July 18–26, 2019, Deva, Romania

Site Of

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Source University of Bucharest (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia articletier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article
The University of Bucharest (UB) (Romanian: Universitatea din București) is a public research university in Bucharest, Romania.

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Source Automobile Dacia (Wikipedia)Lead, headquarters country
Quote, Lead, headquarters country
is a Romanian car manufacturer that takes its name from the historical region that constitutes present-day Romania

Found There

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Source Naked Neck (Wikipedia)Article text
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It was eventually introduced to Transylvania (today a part of Romania), where its breeding is documented by the late 19th century.

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Source Wikidata: Constitution of Romania

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Source Wikidata: High Court of Cassation and Justice (Romania)

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Source Anoxia orientalis (Wikipedia)Lead
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It is found in Austria, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy (Sicily), Lebanon, North Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Syria, Turkey and Ukraine.

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Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
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2. Romania (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox, capital
    Bucharest
  • Infobox, area
    238,397 km2
  • Demographics section, 2025
    19,043,151 (2025 estimate)
  • Article text
    Romania gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1877, formalised by the Treaty of Berlin.
  • Introduction
    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.
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3. CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Romania
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)
  • Geography, Coastline
    225 km
  • Government, Government type
    semi-presidential republic
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4. World Bank Open Data: World Bank Open Data, country list with income level
World Bank Open DataCountry record ROU, incomeLevel
Quote, Country record ROU, incomeLevel
"name": "Romania", "region": { "id": "ECS", "iso2code": "Z7", "value": "Europe \u0026 Central Asia" }, "adminregion": { "id": "", "iso2code": "", "value": "" }, "incomeLevel": { "id": "HIC", "iso2code": "XD", "value": "High income" }
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Wikidata: Romania
Wikidata Q218, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Danube (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationRivers Through Territory: The Danube, Lead section
Quote, Rivers Through Territory: The Danube, Lead section
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.
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Bucharest (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationHas Capital: Bucharest, Lead section, capital fact
Quote, Has Capital: Bucharest, Lead section, capital fact
Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania.
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Black Sea (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationBordered By Water: Black Sea, Lead section
Quote, Bordered By Water: Black Sea, Lead section
It is bordered by Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine.
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Oradea (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Oradea, Lead, first paragraph
Quote, Encompasses: Oradea, Lead, first paragraph
It serves as the administrative centre of Bihor County.
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Giurgiu (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Giurgiu, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Giurgiu, Lead
is a city in southern Romania
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Carei (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Carei, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Carei, Lead
is a city in Satu Mare County, northwestern Romania, near the border with Hungary.
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Sighetu Marmației (source article)
Encompasses: Sighetu Marmației, Lead, first sentence
Quote, Encompasses: Sighetu Marmației, Lead, first sentence
is a city in Maramureș County near the Iza River, in northwestern Romania
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CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Hungary
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Bordered By Water: Hungary, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Quote, Bordered By Water: Hungary, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Romania 424 km
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CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Serbia
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Bordered By Water: Serbia, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Quote, Bordered By Water: Serbia, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Romania 531 km
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CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Moldova
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Bordered By Water: Moldova, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Quote, Bordered By Water: Moldova, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Romania 683 km
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Râmnicu Sărat (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Râmnicu Sărat, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Râmnicu Sărat, Lead
is a city in Buzău County, Romania
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Galați (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Galați, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Galați, Lead
in the historical region of Western Moldavia, in eastern Romania.
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Galați County (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Galați County, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Galați County, Lead
is a county (județ) of Romania, in Moldavia region, with the seat at Galați.
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Lugoj (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Lugoj, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Lugoj, Lead
is a city in Timiș County, Romania
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Orșova (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Orșova, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Orșova, Lead
is a port city on the Danube river in southwestern Romania's Mehedinți County
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Zimnicea (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Zimnicea, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Zimnicea, Lead
is a town in Teleorman County, Romania
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Salonta (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Salonta, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Salonta, Lead
is a city in Bihor County, in the geographical region of Crișana, north-western Romania
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Bechet (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Bechet, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Bechet, Lead
is a town in Dolj County, Oltenia, Romania
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Sucidava (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Sucidava, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Sucidava, Lead
was a Dacian and Daco-Roman city situated in Corabia, Romania, on the north bank of the Danube.
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