Romania

Romania

Region

Europe • Southeast Europe

Capital

Bucharest

The flag of Romania is composed of three equal vertical bands of navy blue, yellow and red.

The flag of Romania is composed of three equal vertical bands of navy blue, yellow and red.

Population
19,286,123
Area
238,391 km²
Time Zone
UTC+02:00
Top-Level Domain
.ro

About Romania

Romania is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Southeast Europe region. Its capital city is Bucharest. With a population of 19,286,123, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 238,391 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 80.90 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Romania is Romanian, .

The currency used in Romania is the Romanian leu (lei), .

Romania is a member of the United Nations.

In Romania, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+02:00 time zone.

Romania shares its borders with 5 countries: Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Romania

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Bucharest
  • Continent: Europe
  • Native Name: România
  • Demonym: Romanian
  • Top Level Domain: .ro
  • Calling Code: +40
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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