Romania

Formation

Jan 24, 1859

Capital

Bucharest

Population

19.12 million (2021)

Romania

About

A country located in southeastern Europe. It is known for its forested region of Transylvania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. Europe's second-longest river, the Danube, empties into Romania's Danube Delta. 

Trivia

The Romanian language is 1700 years old. The Parliament Palace in Bucharest is the second largest building in the world, behind only the Pentagon. Cabbage rolls called sarmale are one of the country's favorite dishes.

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