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	Republic of Moldova - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		During the Middle Ages the territory of Republica Moldova (including most of present-day Moldova but also including districts to the north and south, known as Northern Bukovina and Bugeac) formed the eastern part of the Romanian principality of Moldavia (which, like the present-day republic, was known in Romanian as "Moldova").
		Moldova is divided into 32 districts (raion, pl. raioane), 3 municipalities (Chişinău, Bălţi and Bender), two semi-autonomous regions (Găgăuzia and the breakaway region of Transnistria, whose status is still disputed).
		The Republic of Moldova is a beautiful small country, situated in the Southeast part of Europe, neighboring Romania to the West and Ukraine to the East.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Moldova (2048 words)

	Moldova (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Republic of Moldova is a landlocked country in eastern Europe, located between Romania to the west and Ukraine to the east.
		During the Middle Ages the province of Bessarabia (including most of present-day Moldova but including also districts to the north and south) formed the eastern part of the principality of Moldavia (which, like the present-day republic, was known in Romanian as "Moldova").
		Moldova is divided into 32 Rayons, or judeţe, 3 municipalities (Chişinău;, Bălţi; and Bender), two semi-autonomous regions (Gagausia) and the breakaway region of Transnistria, whose status is still disputed.
	www.bidprobe.com /en/wikipedia/m/mo/moldova.html (957 words)

	Geography of Moldova
		Moldova's climate is moderately continental: the summers are warm and long, with temperatures averaging about 20°C, and the winters are relatively mild and dry, with January temperatures averaging -4°C. Annual rainfall, which ranges from around 600 millimeters in the north to 400 millimeters in the south, can vary greatly; long dry spells are not unusual.
		Geologically, Moldova lies primarily on deep sedimentary rock that gives way to harder crystalline outcroppings only in the north, where higher elevations are found on the margins of the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains.
		Moldova's main river, the Nistru, is navigable throughout almost the entire country, and in warmer winters it does not freeze over.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/geography_of_moldova (720 words)

	History of Moldova
		The great majority of Moldova's population is Christian Orthodox -- 90% of the population nominally belongs to one of the two main Orthodox denominations.
		Moldova's location has made it a historic passageway between Asia and southern Europe, as well as the victim of frequent warfare.
		After the Russo-Turkish War of 1806-12, the eastern half of Moldova (Bessarabia) between the Prut and the Dniester Rivers was ceded to Russia, while Romanian Moldavia (west of the Prut) remained with the Turks.
	infotut.com /geography/Moldova (567 words)

	Moldova - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		During the Middle Ages the territory of Republica Moldova (including most of present-day Moldova but including also districts to the north and south, known as Northern Bukovina and Bugeac) formed the eastern part of the principality of Moldavia (which, like the present-day republic, was known in Romanian as "Moldova").
		The part of Moldova east of the Dniestr River, Transnistria - which is more heavily industrialized and is populated by a larger proportion of ethnic Russians and Ukrainians - claimed independence in 1992, fearing Moldovan unification with Romania.
		Moldova remains the poorest country in Europe in terms of GDP per capita.
	www.leessummit.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Moldova (1299 words)

	General Information - Republic of Moldova (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Moldova is situated in the South-Eastern Europe, between Romania and Ukraine.
		According to the Constitution, which took effect on July 29, 1994, the Republic of Moldova is a sovereign and independent state, unitary and indivisible, with guaranteed supreme values of free development of personality, truth, dignity and pluralism.
		According to the fundamental Law, the Parliament is the supreme representative body of the Republic of Moldova and the sole legislative authority of the state.
	www.trade.moldova.md /general-information.shtml (263 words)

	Why is Moldova Poor and Economically Volatile? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In Moldova, the ‘side effects’ of the reforms had the worst impact on the quality of life of the population.
		Moldova’s population of 4.3 million is ethnically diverse due to Russia’s 150-year occupation, which stimulated migration by different groups, leading eventually to the creation of the quasi-state of Transdniestria, which is de facto independent of Moldova.
		In sum, Moldova needs to realise that it is not only high rates of return that attract foreign investment; it is equally important to ensure that investors have confidence in the country’s institutions.
	www.moldova.org /editoriale/eng/7 (3437 words)

	Foreign & Commonwealth Office Country Profiles
		Moldova assumed the Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe from May-November 2003.
		Moldova is a priority country for the European Neighbourhood Policy, launched by the Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, in spring 2002.
		Moldova is a focal country for the Department for International Development (DFID) with an assistance programme of ca £2m pa. The focus of the current DFID strategy for Moldova is on three major outputs: sustainable rural livelihoods; reform of social protection systems and strengthening of civil society.
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	Moldova (10/03)
		Moldova is a landlocked area bounded by Ukraine on the east and Romania to the west.
		Moldova's economy resembles those of the Central Asian republics, rather than those of the other states on the western edge of the former Soviet Union; industry accounts for only 20% of its labor force, while agriculture's share is more than one-third.
		Moldova's Parliament approved the country's membership in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS--a group of 12 former Soviet republics) and a CIS charter on economic union in April 1994.
	www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/m/28509.htm (3451 words)

	Background Notes Archive - Europe
		After the Russo-Turkish War of 1806-12, the eastern half of Moldova (Bessarabia) between the Prut and the Dniester Rivers was ceded to Russia, while Romanian Moldova (west of the Prut) remained with the Turks.
		Moldova's Government was restructured somewhat with parliament's approval of a new cabinet in April 1994.
		As noted, Moldova has sought a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the Trans-Dniester region by working with Romania, Ukraine, and Russia; calling for international mediation; and cooperating with the OSCE and UN fact-finding and observer missions.
	dosfan.lib.uic.edu /ERC/bgnotes/eur/moldova9603.html (2861 words)

	Geography of Moldova -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Moldova's proximity to the (A sea between Europe and Asia; a popular resort area of eastern Europeans) Black Sea gives it a mild and sunny climate.
		The uplands have woodland soils, while southern Moldova is in the (Extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)) steppe zone, although most steppe areas today are cultivated.
		Moldova's communist-era environmental legacy, like that of many other former Soviet republics, is one of environmental degradation.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/ge/geography_of_moldova.htm (612 words)

	Moldova (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Moldova is the second smallest CIS country (after Armenia) and by size it takes the 32rd place in Europe (from 44 European countries) and the 134th place in the world.
		Moldova is a hilly plain with an average elevation of 147 m above sea level.
		Moldova is one of the most densely populated European countries, with an average of 127 persons per square km (2000).
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	Moldova_GKIndia
		Moldova is a small landlocked state in southeastern Europe –; one of the most highly populated republics of the former USSR.
		To the north, east and south Moldova, is bound by Ukraine; to the west by Romania.
		The ethnic and linguistic make-up of Moldova is as follows: Moldovans 64.5%, Ukrainians 13.8%, Russians 13.0%, Gagauz 3.5%, Bulgarians 1.5%, Others 3.7%.
	www.gkindia.com /Flags/Moldova.htm (221 words)

	Moldova - History, News and Information about Moldova
		In 1940, Romania was forced to cede eastern Moldova to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.), which established the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic by merging the autonomous republic east of the Dniester and the annexed Bessarabian portion.
		Moldova remained part of the U.S.S.R. until the early 1990s; the Soviet Union was formally dissolved In December 1991.
		In October 1990, Mircea Snegur was elected president of Moldova by the Parliament.
	www.russiannewsnetwork.com /moldova.html (809 words)

	Moldova
		Moldova (formerly Moldavia) is a landlocked republic of hilly plains lying east of the Carpathian Mountains between the Prut and Dniester (Dnestr) rivers.
		Moldova is considered the poorest country in Europe.
		Moldova: History - History A historic passageway between Asia and S Europe, Moldova was often subject to invasion and...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107787.html (815 words)

	Moldova (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Following the Russian Revolution, Moldova briefly became an independent republic in 1918, but was united with Romania that same year.
		Moldova has remained a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States, as have most former Soviet Union republics.
		The part of Moldova east of the Dniester[?] River, Transnistria[?] - populated by ethnic Russians - claimed independence in 1992, fearing for Moldovan unification with Romania.
	www.city-search.org /mo/moldova.html (917 words)

	Moldova (08/05)
		In May 2003, Ukraine and Moldova reached an agreement under which Ukraine would no longer recognize Moldova's obsolete customs stamps, which were still being used by the Transnistrians; in reality, however, the Moldovans exercise little control over their border with Ukraine and illegal trade remains an issue in the region.
		Moldova's embassy in the United States is at 2101 S Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel: 202-667-1130; fax 202-667-1204).
		Moldova's Parliament approved the country's membership in the Commonwealth of Independent States and a CIS charter on economic union in April 1994.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5357.htm (3649 words)

	Moldova: Economic and Trade Overview
		Geography and Size: Moldova is a landlocked country wedged between Romania and Ukraine.
		Moldova is a modest producer of consumer goods, including carpets, refrigerators and freezers, washing machines, bicycles, taper recorders, radios, furniture, electrical motors, and instruments).
		According to Moldova's Development and Foreign Investment Agency, as of January 1997, the number of companies with foreign investment capital registered in Moldova was 915.
	www.bisnis.doc.gov /bisnis/country/9904mdco.htm (4758 words)

	Moldova -> Economy on Encyclopedia.com 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Moldova's fertile soil supports wheat, corn, barley, tobacco, sugar beets, soybeans, and sunflowers, as well as extensive fruit orchards, vineyards, and walnut groves.
		Moldova imports all of its oil, coal, and natural gas, as well as steel, machinery, and automobiles.
		Moldova, manzana de la discordia: peripecias de Europa ex comunista.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/section/moldova_economy.asp (377 words)

	Geography - Moldova
		Moldova, between the hydrographic basins of the Siret and the Jijia rivers, in the east of the Oriental Carpathians has important towns: Iasi, Pascani, Roman, Vaslui, Bacau, Piatra Neamt, Focsani, Galati, Tecuci.
		Iasi is one of the most ancient towns of the country, a cultural, scientific and artistic centre with numerous musea - The union Museum, the Ethnographical Museum and the Art Museum a.o.
		Southward of the "Upper Country", near Targu Neamt town, there are some important touristic objectives: The "Neamtului" fortress, Ion Creanga national writer's house in Humulesti and Neamt, Sihastria, Varatec and Agapia monasteries (with some original mural paintings made by the famous painter Nicolae Grigorescu).
	www.ici.ro /romania/en/geografie/moldova.html (433 words)

	Moldova - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY: Moldova is located on the southwestern part of the East European Plain and is a former republic of the USSR.
		It is bound by Ukraine to the north, east and south, and Romania to the west.
		In Jan. 1992 Moldova became a founding member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) while during the first half of the year spasmodic fighting erupted between the Moldovan Army and Russian and Ukrainian separatists from the region to the east of the Dniester River.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/moldova.htm (1461 words)

	Complete information About Moldova, History, Geography, Embassies, Population, Visa
		In spite of difficult economical situation of the country bound up with the transition period in economy in Moldova, for the first time during the ten years of crisis the gross national products increased in 6,1% in 2001.
		Moldova is very famous for its various handicrafts - especially carpet weaving, carving and fretwork, lace and ceramics.
		The main wealth of Moldova of course are people - hard working, assiduous, hospitable and never given up.
	www.logisticsmoldova.com /about/index01.php (233 words)

	License Plates of Moldova (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Transdniester Region is a part of Moldova that declared itself independent in 1990.
		Moldova seceded from the Soviet Union in 1991.
		The region of Transdnistria seceded unilaterally from Moldova in 1990.
	www.worldlicenseplates.com /world/EU_MOLD.html (51 words)

	Moldova Country Guide - General Information - World Travel Guide Provided By Columbus Travel Publishing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		GEOGRAPHY: Moldova is a small landlocked state in southeastern Europe — one of the most highly populated republics of the former USSR.
		The ethnic and linguistic make-up of Moldova is as follows: Moldovans 64.5 per cent, Ukrainians 13.8 per cent, Russians 13.0 per cent, Gagauz 3.5 per cent, Bulgarians 1.5 per cent, others 3.7 per cent.
		Post: All mail to and from Moldova may be subject to long delays.
	www.worldtravelguide.net /data/mda/mda.asp (419 words)

	Our World -- Moldova
		Moldova remains one of the poorest countries in Europe despite recent progress from its small economic base.
		As part of an ambitious reform effort after independence, Moldova introduced a convertible currency, freed prices, stopped issuing preferential credits to state enterprises, backed steady land privatization, removed export controls, and freed interest rates.
		Moldova and Ukraine have established joint customs posts to monitor transit through Moldova's break-away Transnistria Region which remains under OSCE supervision
	www.charitytradingpost.com /ourworld/geos/md.html (1040 words)

	The World Factbook 2000 -- Moldova
		As part of an ambitious reform effort, Moldova introduced a stable convertible currency, freed all prices, stopped issuing preferential credits to state enterprises, backed steady land privatization, removed export controls, and freed interest rates.
		In 1998, the economic troubles of Russia, by far Moldova's leading trade partner, were a major cause of the 8.6% drop in GDP; the value of the currency in relation to the dollar fell by half.
		In 1999, GDP fell again, by 4.4%, the fifth drop in the past six years; exports were down, and energy supplies continued erratic.
	www.exportinfo.org /worldfactbook/moldova_WFB.html (1143 words)

	Moldova
		As part of its reform efforts, Moldova introduced a stable convertible currency, freed all prices, stopped issuing preferential credits to state enterprises and backed steady land privatization, removed export controls, and freed interest rates.
		The IMF has suspended payment on Moldova's Extended Fund Facility since November 1997, due to concerns about the budget deficit and money supply growth.
		Disputes—international: certain territory of Moldova and Ukraine—including Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina—are considered by Bucharest as historically a part of Romania; this territory was incorporated into the former Soviet Union following the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact in 1940
	www.cultureconnect.com /facts/md.htm (1049 words)

	Moldova from go2wo
		Geography, demographics, economy, history, and government (see also Research)
		E-Conflict World Encyclopedia - Moldova - national anthem, flag, map, people, economy, geography, government, defence, news and weather
		Governments on the WWW - Moldova - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices, law courts, embassies, etc
	www.go2wo.com /moldova (263 words)

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