Moldova

According to ALLCITYCODES.COM, Moldova is a country located in Eastern Europe with an area code of +373. It is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east and south. Moldova has a population of over 3 million people with the majority of the population being ethnic Moldovans. The official language in Moldova is Romanian but other languages such as Russian and Gagauz are also spoken by minority groups. The climate in Moldova is generally temperate continental with warm summers and cold winters. Agriculture is an important part of the economy as it accounts for around one-third of GDP while services make up the majority at 59%. Tourism has also been growing steadily over recent years due to its many attractions like wine cellars, monasteries, churches and traditional villages. There are also various festivals throughout the year which attract tourists from all over the world every year. Moldova has a rich cultural heritage which includes art, music, literature and architecture that can be seen all across the country. The most popular art form in Moldova is icon painting which dates back to medieval times while music plays an important role in day-to-day life with traditional instruments such as lautari being played at weddings and other celebrations. Literature has also been an important part of Moldovan culture for centuries with many famous authors like Mihai Eminescu writing about their homeland’s history and culture. Moldova also has a strong tradition of winemaking which dates back to ancient times when it was known as Dacia. Wine tours are popular among tourists who want to sample some of the local wines while visiting some of the country’s many vineyards. There are also numerous museums dedicated to winemaking where visitors can learn more about its history and production process as well as sample some delicious local wines during their visit. Moldova is a semi-presidential republic with a multi-party system. The President of the Republic of Moldova is the head of state and is elected by popular vote for a four-year term. The Prime Minister, who is the head of government, is appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament. Moldova has a unicameral Parliament which consists of 101 members elected for four year terms. All citizens 18 years old and over are eligible to vote in national elections. The political system in Moldova is based on principles such as democracy, rule of law and human rights protection. There are several political parties active in Moldova, including the Party of Communists, Democratic Party and Liberal Democratic Party. Political life in Moldova has been marked by instability due to frequent changes in government coalitions since 2009. However, since 2014 there has been relative political stability due to a coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and Democratic Party. PETSINCLUDE: Features public policy of Moldova.