The modern Romanian state formed in 1859 with the unification of Moldavia and Wallachia under Alexandru Ioan Cuza, becoming Kingdom of Romania in 1881 under Carol I. Romania gained …

Nov 1, 2025 · Romania was occupied by Soviet troops in 1944 and became a satellite of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.) in 1948. The country was under communist rule …

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Romania was founded in 1859 by a personal union of the Danubian principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia. The new state, officially called Romania since 1866, gained independence from the …

Romania is a republic and a member of both NATO and the European Union. The country has a market-oriented economy with developed tourist facilities in the capital, Bucharest, and …

Dec 18, 2024 · Provides an overview of Romania, including key dates and facts about this European country.

"I had no idea what to expect when I first visited Romania. What I found on arrival was a budget-friendly destination brimming with hearty food, amazing natural landscapes, and a fraction of …