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Formerly part of Romania, Moldova was incorporated into the Soviet Union at the close of World War II. Although independent from the USSR since 1991, Russian forces have remained on Moldovan territory east of the Dniester River supporting the Slavic majority population, mostly Ukrainians and Russians, who have proclaimed a "Transnistria" republic. One of the poorest nations in Europe, Moldova became the first former Soviet state to elect a Communist as its president in 2001.

Borders:

Romania 450 km, Ukraine 940 km

Population:

4,314,377

GDP per capita:

$3,089.40 per capita

Capital with population:

Chisinau - 676,700

Largest city with population:

Chisinau - 676,700

Alternative names:

Moldova, Republic of Moldova, Republica Moldova, Moldova, Republic Of, Moldova, Rep. of


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Gayathri
15th November 2004
What is the absolute location (Degrees north....degrees east) is Moldova?
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