Moldova

Moldova, officially the Republic of Moldova, is a country located in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. The capital of Moldova is Chișinău, known for its Soviet architecture and numerous parks and museums. Moldova has a rich and complex history, with cultural and historical influences from both Romania and Russia. It is famous for its wines and winemaking traditions, with a number of vineyards and wine cellars that are significant tourist attractions. Moldova is a parliamentary republic and has been working towards greater political and economic integration with Europe. The country faces challenges such as economic reforms and combating corruption. Moldova's economy is primarily agricultural, with industries like food processing and machinery manufacturing also playing important roles. It is famous for its wines and wineries, some of which are among the largest in the world. Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe, with an economy that depends largely on agriculture, particularly viticulture, and remittances from emigrants. The country declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and has since tried to stabilize its economy and move closer to the European Union. Population of Moldova from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 2.68 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 2.65 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 2.62 million inhabitants. Capital (Chișinău): Population in 2020: About 532,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Chișinău: ~532,000 Tiraspol: ~133,000 Bălți: ~97,000 Bender (Tighina): ~91,000 Rîbnița: ~50,000 Cahul: ~30,000 Ungheni: ~30,000 Soroca: ~22,000 Orhei: ~21,000 Dubăsari: ~23,000 Moldova is divided into 32 districts, 3 municipalities, and 2 autonomous regions (Gagauzia and Transnistria). GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 9,600 million Euros. 2019: About 10,100 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About -0.8% of GDP. 2019: About -1.4% of GDP. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 27.8%. 2019: About 29.0%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 3.0%. 2019: About 4.2%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)