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Moldova is a picturesque country - all rolling green hills, whitewashed villages, placid lakes and sunflower fields - with an old-world charm that's hard to manufacture. Oh, and those vineyards. Go see it before it becomes completely Pepsified.
Travel Warning: Transnistria
Travel is discouraged to the breakaway region of Transdniestria in the northeast as consular support cannot be provided to travellers in the area. Check with the British Embassy in Chisinau for latest information before setting out.
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Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Moldova
Population
4,440,000
Currency
Name: Moldovan Leu
Code: MDL
Symbol: Lei
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Moldavian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +2
Country Dialing Code
+373
Weights & Measures
Metric
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