2. Agenda Geography A little bit of History Political Structure Economical Situation Social Structure Europe and Moldova Cultural Sites Interesting facts
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4. Republic of Moldova Capital:CHISINAU Area:33 846 km2 Population: 4,2 million people Official Language: Moldavian (Romanian) Currency: Moldavian leu (MDL)
5. Short History: 1359 – the establishment of Moldova by BogdanIst 1457 – 1504 – consolidation of Moldova underStefan cel Mare XVIth– XIXth century– Moldova subdued by Ottomans, Hungarians and Russians
6. Short History: 1812 – 1856 – it was annexed by the Russian Empire 1856 – 1878 – Bessarabia – was returned to Romania 1878 – 1918 – returned to Russia 1918 – 1940 – reattached to Romania 1940 – 1989 – occupied by the Soviet Union
7. Short History: 1991 (27 august) – declaration of independence of Republic of Moldova
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9. Economy - Moldova is an agricultural country - Agriculture and Industry represent 37% of GDP. - 50,8% of population are involved in agriculture Types of companies
10. Incomes vs. Expenses Minimum salary - 330 lei (21,85 €) Average salary– 1100 lei (72,85 €) Minimum necessary amount per person– 1430 lei (95,7 €) Inflation: 8% Interest rates 17,5% -> 28%