Moldova is one of the smallest and least populous countries in Europe, with a population of around 4 million people within an area of 33,846 square kilometers. It was formerly part of the Russian Empire in 1812 and later reunited with Romania in 1918 before becoming part of the Soviet Union in 1940 following the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. Moldova declared independence from the USSR in 1991. Some of Moldova's notable features include over 40 parks, the 8th largest cave in the world, its capital city which was once known as the "Little Paris of Europe", and historical sites such as 30 monasteries and churches dating back to the 15th century.

1. By Ana Azarov

2.
Moldova is 130th - population and 140th - area
One of the youngest country in Europe – 24 years
LEU/MDL

3. Area 41,543 km2
Density 406.8/km2
Area 33,846 km²
Density 107/km²
350
km
150
km

4. 1812- A part of the Russian Empire, under the name of Bessarabia
in 1812.
1918- reunited with Romania
1940 – based on Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, became a part USSR
1991, August 27 - Independence from the USSR

5. Prut Dnjestr
Balanesti 432 m
 more than 40 parks
The Cave “Emil Racovita”, is the 8th greatest cave on the planet
Congaz
Congaz –
largest village in
Europe

6. Stefan cel Mare
(1457-1504)
The greatest ruler of
Moldova
 won 34 wars out of 36
fought
Our capital is used to be called ”The little Paris”
Moldavian
Arch de Triumph
13 m
Romanian
Arch de Triumph
27m
Parisian
Arch de Triumph
50m

14. 30 monasteries (some of them dating back to 15th century)
and wood churches.
The wine road
Soroca fortress
Old Orhei