Romania Information
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- A Brief Introduction
Romania is a country of vast contrasts, from
the bustling capital of Bucharest with its Parliament Palace, Museums and
majestic buildings, to the mountain resorts where in the winter you can ski and
in the summer visit the many famous monasteries and painted churches.
Whether your desire is the bustle of
Bucharest, or the peace and tranquillity of the mountains, the fun of the large
Black Sea beaches or the beauty and serenity of the Danube Delta, Romania has
plenty to offer everyone. As a country it is still largely unspoilt by tourism.
Offering you an unparalleled opportunity to see Romania as the Romanians see it
themselves.
Steeped in history, Romania is able to trace
its ancestry back to before 2000 BC with many events up to its recent revolution
of December 1989.
Romania facts
Location: (Southeastern) Central Europe
Time Zone: Seven hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time (GMT + 2)
Capital: Bucharest (Bucuresti)
Official Language: Romanian
Area: 91,725 sq. miles (237,502 sq. km)
Population: 21,200,000 (2008)
Ethnic Groups: Romanian 89%, Hungarian 7.5%, Gipsy 1.9%, German, Other
1.6%
Religions: Christian Orthodox 87%, Roman Catholic 5%, Protestant 5%, Jewish
Head of State: President of the Republic, currently Mr. Traian Basescu.
Romania's president is allowed to serve two consecutive five-year terms.
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climate
The weather in Romania:
Spring and autumn see cool temperatures making it a pleasant time to visit
without the heat. May, June, September and October are Warmer months and usually
the best months to visit.
The Romanian Summer is relatively hot from July to August, with temperatures
typically ranging between 21 – 28 degrees Celsius.
Winters tend to be very cold, with fog and snow falling in most parts of the
country and temperatures normally hovering around -1 degree Celsius.
The Spring and summer are the wettest seasons,
but rain and thunderstorms can be expected throughout the year. Romania's plains are warmer than the mountainous areas; in
summer, temperatures along the Black Sea
are lower than other parts of the country.
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