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Chisinau Museum of Archeology and History
Chekhov Drama Theatre
Cricovo wine cellar (100 km in area)
Republic of Moldova
General Information:
Common Name: Moldova
Capital: Chisinau (kee-shee-now)
Official Languages: Moldovan
Government: Republic
Independence: 27 August 1991
Prime Minister: Vladimir Filat
Religion: Eastern Orthodox 98%, Jewish 1.5%, Baptist and other 0.5%
Population: 4,320,748 (July 2009)
Area: 33,851 sq mi (slightly larger than Maryland)
Terrain: Rolling steppe, gradual slope south to Black Sea
Climate:Moderate winters, warm summers
Natural Resources: lignite, phosphorites, gypsum, arable land, limestone
Visa Required for Americans: No
Public Holidays:
1 Jan New Year's Day
8 Jan Moldovan Christmas
8 Mar International Women's Day
28 Apr Easter Monday (Orthodox)
1 May Labour Day
9 May Victory and Commemoration Day
27 Aug Independence Day
31 Aug Limba Noastra (National Language Day).
Food and beverage:
National specialities:
- Mititeyi (small grilled sausages with onion and pepper)
- Mamaliga (thick, sticky maize pie) which is served with brinza (feta cheese)
- Tocana (pork stew) should be tried with sweet-and-sour watermelons and apples
National drinks:
There are more than 100 varieties of excellent wines produced in Moldova.
- White wines include Aligote, Riesling and Sauvignon
- Moldovan Cabernet and Merlot are noteworthy reds
- Doina or Nistru brandy is an ideal accompaniment with desserts