Moldova 🇲🇩 is a fascinating landlocked country located in Eastern Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as Republic of Moldova, it is home to roughly 2.4 million people and covers an area of about 33,846 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Moldova — its capital Chișinău, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Moldova on the map
Moldova lies in Eastern Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 33,846 square kilometres, it ranks 140th in the world by total area.
As a landlocked country, Moldova has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Romania and Ukraine.
Chișinău serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Moldova has to offer.
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Population and languages of Moldova
Moldova is home to approximately 2.4 million residents — the 145th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Moldovans.
The main language spoken here is Moldavian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Moldova rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Moldova
The official currency is the Moldovan leu (MDL, symbol L). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Moldova is +373. Websites from the country typically use the .md internet domain.
If Moldova came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Chișinău) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Moldova shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Moldova
- Moldova's flag emoji is 🇲🇩 — its two-letter country code is MD and its three-letter code is MDA.
- Moldova covers 33,846 km², ranking 140th in the world by area.
- With about 2.4 million people, Moldova holds the 145th spot in the world population ranking.
- Moldova is a member state of the United Nations.
- Moldova is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Moldova — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Moldova?
- The capital of Moldova is Chișinău.
- What is the population of Moldova?
- Moldova has a population of approximately 2,402,306 people, ranking 145th in the world.
- Where is Moldova located?
- Moldova is located in Eastern Europe, part of the Europe region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Moldova?
- The main language spoken in Moldova is Moldavian.
- What currency is used in Moldova?
- Moldova uses the Moldovan leu (MDL).
