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Romania at a Glance

Romania is a southeastern European country known for the forested region of Transylvania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. Its preserved medieval towns include Sighişoara, and there are many fortified churches and castles, notably clifftop Bran Castle, long associated with the Dracula legend. Bucharest, the country’s capital, is the site of the gigantic, Communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building.
Area238391 Square KilometersCapitalBucharestPopulation19.51 MillionOfficial LanguagesRomanianCurrencyRomanian leuTime DifferenceIndia is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of RomaniaISD Code40BoundaryRomania is a sovereign state located in Southeastern Europe. It borders the Black Sea, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, and Moldova. It has an area of 238,391 square kilometres (92,043 sq mi) and a temperate-continental climate. With 19.94 million inhabitants, the country is the seventh most populous member state of the European Union.
  • VISA Requirement

    Citizens of the countries of the European Union can enter Romania with a valid passport or with their National Identity Card. are valid for driving in Romania, for 90 days from the date of entry into Romania. Citizens of certain countries and territories need a visa to visit Romania.

  • Overview

    In Romania, a wide range of institutions are engaged in major direct and indirect activities in the field of the cultural heritage protection, starting with the Ministry of Culture, Universities of Art, Architecture faculties, the Romanian Patriarchy, research institutes and museums set up to develop new technologies and prepare specialists in the study of national cultural heritage. Cultural objects placed in the national cultural heritage are science and technology, archeology, documents, numismatics, ethnography, decorative art, fine art, old books, medal, history.

  • Sarmale cu Mamaliguta

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    There is no Romanian traditional meal without Sarmale. Usually prepared during winter time and Christmas holidays, Sarmale is a dish made of rolled minced meat (pork usually) mixed with rice and herbs and covered in cabbage leaves. It is usually accompanied by Mamaliga (or Mamaliguta) - polenta made of boiled corn flour, as well as by hot peppers and sour cream. There are also other specialties of sarmale, in some Romanian regions, mostly prepared during warm seasons, replacing the cabbage with vine leaves.

  • Beef salad

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    This is a salad made of diced boiled vegetables (potatoes, carrots, parsnips, peas), as well some pickled cucumbers and red peppers and diced beef. The vegetables and beef mixes together with mayonnaise and mustard.

    Secret: Add grated onion - will do magic! There is also the Vegetarian version of it, with no meat added, only vegetables, called Russian salad.

  • Zacusca, Base Dish for Romanian Fasting

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    This is a traditional Vegetarian cooked meal, usually prepared in early autumn and bottled in jars, Romanians serving it spread on a slice of bread during Advent, in the fasting period before Christmas. The tastiest is cooked from grilled eggplants and red peppers using an outdoor barbecue.

  • The Army Dish - Ciolan afumat cu fasole

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    Smoked pork knuckle with beans sauce, used to be an army delight, served with pickles. This is a dish usually served for free by the local authorities during national holidays, more or less army related, as a celebration of national identity and struggle.

    Secret: This dish is accompanied by tzuica (see below), helping to create the perfect mood. The specific taste is also given by the fact that the dish is prepared in large quantities (like in army canteens).

  • The Traditional Crafts Fair - Bucharest

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    Artisans and crafts enthusiasts from all over Romania gather at the Village Museum in Bucharest to offer free demonstrations of traditional woodcarving, rug weaving, textile weaving and embroidering, pottery molding,
    glass blowing, egg painting and more.

  • Dance at Prislop (Hora de la Prislop)

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    Traditional celebration of ties among three of Romania's main regions: Transylvania, Moldova and Maramures; villagers parade in traditional costume to Prislop Pass in the Carpathian Mountains, then participate in traditional dances, singing and feasting.