Country

Romania

Eastern Europe

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.

Classification

Sovereignty Status

UN Member State 1

Romania

Associated With

Bucharest

Bucharest is the capital of Romania.

Source Bucharest (Wikipedia)

Danube Delta

Eastern Europe

The Balkans

Bordered By Water

Black Sea

Romania borders the Black Sea.

Source Black Sea (Wikipedia)

Has Capital

Bucharest

Bucharest is the capital of Romania.

Source Bucharest (Wikipedia)

Rivers Through Territory

The Danube

Source Danube (Wikipedia)

In the Other Atlases

Nationals Include

Alexandru B. Știrbei

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Alexandru B. Stirbei

Alexandru Moisuc

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Alexandru Moisuc

Dumitru Topciu

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Dumitru Topciu - WikipediaLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Dumitru or Dimitrie Gheorghe Topciu (Gagauz: Dmitriy Topçu, Bulgarian: Димитър Топчу, romanized: Dimitar Topchu, Russian: Дмитрий Георгиевич Топчу, romanized: Dimitri Georgevich Topchu; September 2, 1888 – 1958) was a Romanian politician and agriculturalist of Bessarabian birth and Gagauz ethnicity.

Ioan Kalinderu

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Ioan Kalinderu - WikipediaLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Ioan Lazăr Kalinderu (born Calenderoglu, also known as Iancu Kalinderu, Ioan Kelenderu, Ioanŭ Calenderu, or Jean Kalindéro; December 28 or 29, 1840 – December 11, 1913) was a Wallachian, later Romanian jurist and confidant of King Carol I, who served for thirty years as the administrator of crown domains, and for three years as president of the Romanian Academy.

Karl Fritz Lauer

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Karl Fritz Lauer

Paul Pîrșan

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Paul Pirsan

Păun Otiman

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Paun OtimanLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Păun Ion Otiman (born 28 May 1942) is a Romanian agricultural scientist and economist, University Professor, member of the Romanian Academy, Romanian Senator and former Rector of the Banat University of Agronomical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine.

Belu-Simion Fainaru

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Constantin Brâncuși

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Constantin Brancusi, WikipediaLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Constantin Brâncuși (Romanian: [konstanˈtin brɨŋˈkuʃʲ] ; February 19, 1876 – March 16, 1957) was a Romanian sculptor, painter, and photographer.

Tristan Tzara

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Tristan Tzara

Joseph M. Juran

Also in Business Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Joseph M. Juran

Dan Suciu

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Dan Suciu

Dorin Comaniciu

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Dorin Comaniciu

George Necula

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: George Necula

Grigore C. Moisil

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Grigore MoisilLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Grigore Constantin Moisil (Romanian: [ɡriˈɡore mo.iˈsil]; 10 January 1906 – 21 May 1973) was a Romanian mathematician, computer pioneer, and titular member of the Romanian Academy.

Ion Stoica

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Maria-Florina Balcan

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Maria-Florina Balcan

Matei Zaharia

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Mihai Nadin

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Raluca Ada Popa

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Călin Peter Netzer

Also in Film and Media Atlas: a national of this subject.

Cristian Mungiu

Also in Film and Media Atlas: a national of this subject.

Radu Jude

Also in Film and Media Atlas: a national of this subject.

Alexandru Papadopol-Calimah

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Bogdan Aurescu

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Bogdan Aurescu (Wikipedia)Lead sentence 1tier 2

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Bogdan Lucian Aurescu (born 9 September 1973) is a Romanian judge of the International Court of Justice.

Iulia Motoc

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Mona Pivniceru

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Mona Pivniceru, WikipediaLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Mona Maria Pivniceru (born 9 September 1958) is a Romanian politician, jurist and magistrate, university professor.

Valer Dorneanu

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Herta Müller

Also in Literature Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Herta Müller (Wikipedia)tier 2

Tristan Tzara

Also in Literature Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikipediatier 2

Alexandru Froda

Also in Mathematics Atlas: a national of this subject.

Preda Mihăilescu

Also in Mathematics Atlas: a national of this subject.

Raed Arafat

Also in Medicine Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Raed Arafat (source article)Lead section [nationality]

Quote, Lead section [nationality]

is a Syrian-born Romanian intensive care physician

Reuven Feuerstein

Also in Psychology Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Reuven Feuerstein

Francisc Rainer

Also in Science Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Francisc Rainer (Wikidata)

George Emil Palade

Also in Science Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source George Emil Palade (Wikidata)

Sextil Pușcariu

Also in Science Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Sextil Pușcariu (Wikidata)

Stefan Hell

Also in Science Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Stefan Hell (Wikidata)

Constantin Dobrogeanu-Gherea

Also in Society and Culture Atlas: a national of this subject.

Lucien Goldmann

Also in Society and Culture Atlas: a national of this subject.

Dumitru Prunariu

Also in Space and Astronomy Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Dumitru Prunariu

Cristina Neagu

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikipedia, Cristina NeaguLead sentence 1tier 2

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Cristina Georgiana Neagu (Romanian pronunciation: [krisˈtina ˈne̯aɡu]; born 26 August 1988) is a Romanian former professional handballer.

David Popovici

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source David Popovici - WikipediaLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

David Popovici (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈdavid po'povit͡ʃʲ]; born 15 September 2004) is a Romanian competitive swimmer who specializes in freestyle events and is the reigning Olympic champion in the 200-metre event, having won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Elisabeta Lipa

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikipedia, Elisabeta LipaLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia articletier 2

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Elisabeta Lipă (Romanian pronunciation: [elisaˈbeta ˈlipə]; née Oleniuc on 26 October 1964) is a retired rower and government official from Romania.

Emeric Arus

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Emeric Arus (Olympedia)Olympedia athlete page, biographical information

Quote, Olympedia athlete page, biographical information

NOC Romania

Ilie Balaci

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Ilie Balaci (Wikipedia)Lead [plays]

Quote, Lead [plays]

was a Romanian professional football player and manager

Iulian Filipescu

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Iulian Filipescu (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

Iulian Sebastian Filipescu (born 29 March 1974) is a Romanian former professional footballer who played as a centre back.

Ivan Patzaichin

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Ivan Patzaichin - WikipediaLead sentence 1

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Ivan Patzaichin (Romanian pronunciation: [iˈvan paˈt͡sajkin]; 26 November 1949 – 5 September 2021) was a Romanian canoe racing coach and sprint canoeist.

Nadia Comăneci

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Simona Halep

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

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Origin Of

Culă

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Romanian Revival architecture

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Béla Bartók

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Béla BartókEarly life

Quote, Early life

(present-day Sânnicolau Mare, Romania)

Brassai

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Constantin Brâncuși

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Tristan Tzara

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikipediatier 2

4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days

Also in Film and Media Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn

Also in Film and Media Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Child's Pose (film)

Also in Film and Media Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Kashkaval

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Kashkaval (Wikipedia)

Mititei

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Nigella Seed

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Pastrami

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Pastrami (Wikidata)

Romanian Cuisine

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Romanian Cuisine (Wikipedia)tier 3

Salt

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source The Oxford Companion to FoodAlan Davidsontier 1

Salt Curing, Smoking and Drying

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

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

Sarmale

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Sarmale (Wikipedia)tier 2

Vlad the Impaler

Also in History Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Florin George Călian

Also in Philosophy Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Site Of

Bran Castle

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Bran Castle

Cotroceni Palace

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Palace of the Parliament

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Peles Castle

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Peles Castle (Wikipedia)

Agenția de presă RADOR

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Automobile Dacia

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Cugir Arms Factory

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Cugir Arms Factory

ROMARM

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikidata: ROMARM

TAROM

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikidata: TAROMtier 2

UMB Grup

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikidata: UMB Gruptier 2

Mircea Eliade

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Ovid

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Wulfila

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Bucharest Stock Exchange

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

National Bank of Romania

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

University of Bucharest

Also in Education Atlas: which is located in this subject.

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.

ARCA Space

Also in Space and Astronomy Atlas: which is located in this subject.

ARCAspace

Also in Space and Astronomy Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Romanian Space Agency

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Found There

Bazna Pig

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: found in this subject.

Naked Neck Chicken

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Naked Neck (Wikipedia)Article text

Quote, Article text

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

Romanian Buffalo

Also in Agriculture and Farming Atlas: found in this subject.

Babele

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Carpathian Mountains

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Carpathian Mountains

Iron Gates

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Iron Gates

Jiu Valley

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Jiu Valley

Movile Cave

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Movile Cave

Turda Gorge

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Assizes of Romania

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Civil Code of Romania

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Constitution of Romania

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Constitution of Romania

Constitutional Court of Romania

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Constitutional Court of Romania (Wikipedia)tier 2

Law of Romania

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Penal Code of Romania

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Acer platanoides