Moldova

Where is Moldova?

Moldova is in Eastern Europe, Europe, bordering Romania, Ukraine. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Chișinău

Continent

Europe

Subregion

Eastern Europe

Population

2,706,049

Land area

33,846 km²

ISO codes

MD / MDA

Languages

Moldavian

Coastline

Landlocked

Currency

Moldovan leu (MDL)

Calling code

+373

Internet domain

.md

How Moldova compares

Moldova ranks 138th of 194 countries on this site by population and 135th by land area — roughly 0.04% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 31st of 45 by population and 32nd by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 2 other countries.

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Flag of Moldova: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Moldova flag breaks down as 35% red, 33% blue, 20.7% yellow, 7.8% orange, 2.5% black and 1% green.

• 35% red
• 33% blue
• 20.7% yellow
• 7.8% orange
• 2.5% black
• 1% green

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Mileștii Mici holds millions of bottles of wine in limestone tunnels, among the largest wine cellars on Earth.
2. Orheiul Vechi combines cliff caves, monasteries, and ancient fortifications in a dramatic river gorge.
3. Moldovan folk music and dance draw heavily on Romanian traditions of doina and hora.
4. Plăcintă — stuffed pastry with cheese, potato, or fruit — is a beloved national comfort food.
5. The breakaway Transnistria region along the Dniester remains one of Europe's frozen conflicts.

Bordering countries

• Romania
• Ukraine

Moldova: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Moldova?

The capital of Moldova is Chișinău.

What continent is Moldova in?

Moldova is in Europe, specifically the Eastern Europe subregion.

What is the population of Moldova?

Moldova has a population of roughly 2,706,049 people, across a land area of 33,846 km².

What language is spoken in Moldova?

The main language of Moldova is Moldavian.

Which countries border Moldova?

Moldova shares a land border with 2 countries: Romania and Ukraine.