The document provides an overview of Moldova with 3 paragraphs: 1) Geography, history, political structure, and economy - Moldova has a population of 4.2 million people and its capital is Chisinau. It was formerly part of the Soviet Union and declared independence in 1991. Agriculture represents 37% of GDP. 2) Social structure - The population is mostly Moldovan (64%) and Ukrainian (13.8%) with an average age of 34.6. 59% live in villages. 3) Culture - Important cultural sites include Orheiul Vechi, wine industries like Milestii Mici and Cricova, and famous people like Eugen Doga and Maria B

1. DiscoveringMoldova

2. Agenda Geography A little bit of History Political Structure Economical Situation Social Structure Europe and Moldova Cultural Sites Interesting facts

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

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%

11. Social Situation: Ethnic composition : Moldavians 64% Ukrainians 13,8% Russians 13% Others 9,2% Males: 47,9% Females: 52,1% Average age: 34,6 Males: 33 Females: 36,2 Cities: 41% Villages: 59%

12. Cultural Sites Orheiul Vechi

13. Religion sites Capriana Saharna

14. Wine industry Milestii mici Cricova

15. Famous People Eugen DOGA “Dulcea si tandra mea fiara” Maria BIESU “Cio - Cio - San” Tokyo, 1968

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17. Music O - Zone

18. Music Zdob si Zdub

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