{"id":22230,"date":"2019-11-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aleksawn.bget.ru\/10-interesnyh-faktov-o-moldove\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:28:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T08:28:29","slug":"10-interesting-facts-about-moldova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/10-interesnyh-faktov-o-moldove\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Interesting Facts About Moldova"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I'm not going to blame you for probably not knowing or being unable to locate Moldova on a map. Even almost two months ago, I wouldn't have been able to tell you anything about this small and unknown country in Eastern Europe. To whet your traveler's appetite, here's a list of interesting facts about Moldova you probably don't know:<\/p>\n

1. It is the least visited country in the world.<\/h2>\n

\"Charles<\/p>\n

Moldova is one of the least visited countries in the world. Meeting a tourist on the street is a real find.<\/p>\n

2. With the largest wine collection<\/h2>\n

The winery with the largest wine collection in the world, numbering approximately 2 million, is located in Moldova. Known as Milestii Mici, it was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2005.<\/p>\n

3. And the longest underground cellars<\/h2>\n

\"Beautiful<\/p>\n

About 60 meters underground, you can visit the world's largest underground cellars, some 100 kilometers long, by electric train. The streets where the Cricova wineries are located have their own names and road signs.<\/p>\n

4. Russia doesn't like their wine.<\/h2>\n

His wine has been banned in neighboring Russia since 2006 due to a diplomatic dispute, causing significant damage to the local economy.<\/p>\n

5. The Soviet Union still exists<\/h2>\n

\"Soroca<\/p>\n

In the eastern part of the country, the unrecognized independent state of Transnistria is considered the last Soviet corner of Europe. Walking its streets feels like stepping back in time 40 years.<\/p>\n

6. Stefan the Great is their national hero<\/h2>\n

Stefan III of Moldavia (1433-1504), better known as Stefan the Great (Stefan cel Mare), was one of the country's greatest leaders, winning 34 out of 36 battles against the Ottoman Empire during his reign.<\/p>\n

7. They speak three languages<\/h2>\n

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Most Moldovans are bilingual and even trilingual. They speak Romansh as their native language, Russian, and some also speak Gagauz, a nearly extinct language of Turkish origin spoken by a minority in the south of the country.<\/p>\n

8. This is a poor country.<\/h2>\n

Moldova is the poorest country in Europe, with a per capita income of approximately $1,500. To give you an idea, in Bulgaria, the poorest EU member state, the per capita income is $6,800.<\/p>\n

9. And a very cheap direction<\/h2>\n

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And therefore, it is a very cheap destination, where you can visit a museum for 10 lei (10 Moldovan lei is equivalent to 0.49 euros) or take a bus for 2 bln (0.10 euros).<\/p>\n

10. Polenta is a national dish<\/h2>\n

One of the most distinctive dishes of the local cuisine is a kind of "bread" made from corn semolina. Many typical dishes are garnished with what is known locally as m\u00e3m\u00e3lig\u00e3, a dish seasoned with cottage cheese, sour cream, and pork rind.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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