Quick Data on Moldova
| Short Name | Moldova |
| Capital | Chisinau |
| Long Name | Republic of Moldova |
| Country Code | MD |
| Continent | Europe |
| Total Area | 33,851 sq km |
| Population | 3,364,496 |
| Language | Moldovan/Romanian |
| Nationality | Moldovan(s) |
Geography of Moldova
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 47 00 N, 29 00 E, Moldova neighbors Romania 683 km, Ukraine 1202 km. The terrain in Moldova is described as rolling steppe, gradual slope south to Black Sea, with an average elevation point of 139 m. The climate of Moldova: moderate winters, warm summers.
| Surface Total | 33,851 sq km |
| Land Surface | 32,891 sq km |
| Water Surface | 960 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 1,885 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Romania 683 km, Ukraine 1202 km |
| Coastline | 0 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Dniester (Nistru) 2 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Dealul Balanesti 430 m |
Resources of Moldova
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being lignite, phosphorites, gypsum, limestone, arable land. The agricultural land occupies 74.90% of Moldova, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 11.90%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 74.90% | 24,635 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 2,283 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 11.90% | 3,914 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 13.20% | 4,342 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Moldova
The population of the country is estimated at 3,364,496 people, with the biggest urban area having 499,000 CHISINAU (capital) (2020). Known as Moldovan(s), the people from Moldova come from diversified ethnic groups such as Moldovan 75.1%, Romanian 7%, Ukrainian 6.6%, Gagauz 4.6%, Russian 4.1%, Bulgarian 1.9%, other 0.8% (2014 est.). The official language is Moldovan/Romanian. Religions: Orthodox 90.1%, other Christian 2.6%, other 0.1%, agnostic (2014 est.).
| Population | 3,364,496 |
| Nationality | Moldovan(s) |
| Official Language | Moldovan/Romanian |
| Other Languages | Moldovan/Romanian 80.2% (official) (56.7% identify their mother tongue as Moldovan, which is virtually the same as Romanian; 23.5% identify Romanian as their mother tongue), Russian 9.7%, Gagauz 4.2% (a Turkish language), Ukrainian 3.9%, Bulgarian 1.5%, Romani 0.3%, other 0.2% (2014 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 10.7 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 12.6 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 42.80% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 3.21 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 5.8 beds/1,000 population (2013) |
Governing Type of Moldova
Moldova is a parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system with Germanic law influences; Constitutional Court review of legislative acts.
| Governing Type | parliamentary republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Moldova |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 10 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Moldova
From a population total of 3,364,496, the labor force is 1.295 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: vegetables, fruits, grapes, grain, sugar beets, sunflower seeds, tobacco; beef, milk; wine. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: sugar processing, vegetable oil, food processing, agricultural machinery; foundry equipment, refrigerators and freezers, washing machines; hosiery, shoes, textiles. Its exports cover foodstuffs, textiles, machinery. The main import products are: mineral products and fuel, machinery and equipment, chemicals, textiles.
| Exports | $1.858 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $4.427 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Romania 24.6%, Russia 13.7%, Italy 9.1%, Germany 6.2%, Ukraine 5.3%, UK 4.6%, Poland 4.6% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Romania 15.5%, Ukraine 11.4%, Russia 10.6%, China 10.4%, Germany 8.9%, Italy 6.9%, Turkey 6.1% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $6,700 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 5.49 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 2,492,444 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 71.00% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Moldova, statistics sectio
