Romania is a wonderful place to see located in the South-eastern Europe. With its splendid nature, temperate climate, miles long sand beaches, vineyards, interesting culture and history, hospitable and warm people, it is slowly but surely being discovered as a magnificent tourist destination.

To the northwest shares Romania borders with Hungary, Yugoslavia to the southwest, Ukraine to southeast and to the north, Bulgaria to the south and the eastern border is shared with the Republic of Moldova. About one quarter of Romania is covered by forests very rich in fauna and flora. In the centre of the country are the Carpathians Mountains, which are also known as Transylvanian Alps, and cover about one third of the country. They are bordered by rolling hills rich with vineyards, which make another third of the country. The hills are ending up with agriculturally managed fertile plains. Through Romania run many rivers including the Danube River with its Delta in the Black Sea, which forms wetlands with unique ecosystem.

People in Romania

Romania has 22 276 056 inhabitants, national language is Romanian, but French, English and German are also widely spoken. The prevailing religion is Romanian Orthodox (87%). Other main religions are Protestant, Roman Catholic and Islam. Many religious celebrations are kept in Romania. All over the country, Romanians celebrate their Saint’s Name Day – Ziua Onomastica. All religions celebrate their own religious holidays.

Romanian History

The history of Romania is not only Ceausescu and Dracula. For long centuries it was invaded by various groups of people. The whole historical evolution was unitary, with typical features as language, customs, unity of descent, and economical, political and cultural relationships in the Romanian population.

Romanian Culture

Very rich culture of Romania is specific, because it is impossible to categorize it. It includes elements of various cultures including influences from Central and Eastern Europe or Balkans. Romania has rich folk traditions, represented by handicrafts such as wood carving, ceramics, weaving and embroidery of costumes, household decorations. Traditions are still alive also in customs, habits, dance and folk music. They are closely connected to a specific time of year. Among those of pagan origin, one cannot forget to mention the Paparuda, the summer rain enchanting. Other customs, like colinde (Romanian Christmas carols singing), sorcova (the custom of New Year’s Eve), or the Martisor spring celebration, are of Christian origin. Number of monuments and cultural patrimonies is defined as a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Romania in International Relations

In 2004 Romania joined NATO. European Union approved entry of Romania in 2005. And so in 2007 it became a member of EU. Its final acceptance was based on many law and environmental reforms.

What to do in Romania

Diverse and rich nature in combination with temperate climate offers myriad of opportunities for tourists. Hiking in mountains, trips to vineyards, walks on beaches, sightseeing tours to historical monuments are only a drop in the sea of possibilities, what to do in the astonishing country of Romania.