Country Guide • Romania
Romania is bordered to the north and east by Moldova and Ukraine, the south east by the Black Sea, the south by Bulgaria, the south west by Serbia and Montenegro and in the west by Hungary.
| Official Name | Republic of Romania |
|---|---|
| Area | 237,500km² (91,699mile²) |
| Population | 22,271,800 |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population per mile² | 243 |
| Capital City | Bucharest |
| Religions | 70% Romanian Orthodox, 5% Roman Catholic, 10% Protestant, 10% Greek Catholic. There is also a Muslim minority which accounts for around 1% of the population |
| Language | Romanian |
| Government | Republic |
| Member of EU | No |
| Currency | Leu |
| GDP | $166 billion |
| GDP per Head | $7,400 |
| Natural Resources | Petroleum (reserves declining), timber, natural gas, coal, iron ore, salt, arable land, hydropower |
| Land Use | Arable Land 40.57% |
| Agriculture | Corn, wheat, sugar beets, sunflower seed, potatoes, grapes; eggs, sheep |
| Industry | Textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining |
| Tourism | Romania’s attracts some 2.83 million visitors per year. Its main resort areas include the Black Sea Coast, the Carpathian Mountains and Transylvania. The Black Sea Coast is ideal for family holidays with 40+ miles of fine white sandy beaches. The Carpathian Mountains area is host to many sporting and leisure activities such as skiing, bobsleighing, horseriding and tennis. The Romanian spas of Transylvania have been known for their miraculous healing powers and there are a number of spa towns, e.g. Baile Felix and Covasna. It also contains the famous Bran Castle, which helped inspire Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula |
| Natural Hazards | Earthquakes, most severe in south and southwest; geologic structure and climate promote landslides |
| Health Risks | Rabies, typhoid and encephalitis are present in Romania; vaccinations should be considered |
| Climate | Romania has a continental climate characterised by warm summers and cold winters with much snow fall.. In the Carpathian Mountains the summers are cooler and wetter. Average annual rainfall is 25 inches while average temperature ranges in Bucharest are from -2°C in winter to 21°C in summer |
| Time | GMT/UTC+2 hours (+ 3 hours from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in September) |
| National Days | December 1 |
| Visas | UK, EU and US passport holders do not require a visa to enter Romania. However, anyone who intends to take up temporary residence in Romania (eg work contract, business, teaching, press activities, church or humanitarian aid projects etc) is requested to present themselves to the nearest Romanian Passport Office within 15 days of their arrival in the country. The Passport Office will register your status and issue a residency permit, valid for a maximum of one year. This can be extended at the end of this period. All other visitors need a visa, obtainable in advance at a Romanian embassy or upon entry to Romania |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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