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  Romania - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Romania was proclaimed a communist state, under direct military and economic control of the USSR until 1958.
Romania was granted in October 2004 the much desired 'functional market economy' status by EU officials, and is expected to join the EU in January 2007.
Romania now has one of the most liberal taxation systems in Europe, and it is expected that this, along with increased foreign investment, will boost economic growth in the coming years, as well as lower corruption and bring to light the grey economy.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Romania   (4915 words)

  
 Romania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The modern Romania was born when the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia merged in 1859, and became independent in 1881.
Romania reached an agreement with the IMF in August for a US $547 million loan, but release of the second tranche was postponed in October because of unresolved private sector lending requirements and differences over budgetary spending.
Romania was invited by the European Union in December 1999 to begin accession negotiations.
www.explainthat.info /ro/romania.html   (913 words)

  
 Romanian Holidays
Some of the holidays are celebrated throughout the whole country; others are designated for specific regions of the country.
Since Romania is mainly and Eastern Orthodox country, this form of Christianity permeates the spirit of the holidays, with other themes such as the seasons or common trades being blended within religious themes.
Today, traveling throughout Romania, one can be pleasantly surprised when observing the extent to which one village differs from another village in terms of their general outlook.
my.execpc.com /~raa/romanian_holidays.htm   (3485 words)

  
 Romania skiing holidays - cheap ski holidays in Romania
Romania is establishing itself as a popular budget ski destination, along with its’ Eastern European neighbours, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Serbia.
Romanias’ climate is similar to that of the northeastern United States, mainly temperate, with cold winters and the major snowfall occurring between December and March.
Ski areas in Romania include Predeal, the highest resort in the country at 1,100m, found in the Bugeci Mountains close to the major tourist attraction Peles Castle, which is set in an area of incredible natural scenic beauty and Sinai, known as the “Carpathian Pearl”.
www.directline-skiing.co.uk /Romania   (554 words)

  
 Holidays in Romania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The communist Romania and reign of Ceausescu are thankfully a part of the country's past; though still an era that affected the people and culture of this beautiful land.
Whilst everyone is relieved to see such an influential leader dead and buried, it is hugely important to appreciate the hideous impact he had on his own nation and to celebrate the Romania that we have today.
Delve into Romania's more ancient past by visiting Castle Dracula of famed myth and legend and the town of Sighisoara, the only medieval citadel still inhabited.
www.regent-holidays.co.uk /romironextra.html   (418 words)

  
 Romania Public Holidays and Bank Holidays - Calendar 2006
This list of 2006 bank holidays, national holidays, legal holidays and public holidays for Romania, was generated by the Q++ Studio Diary Publishing System, using holidays recurrence rules that were fully reviewed on
This database of bank holidays, national holidays and public holidays can also be viewed month-by-month rather than by country.
In addition, in many parts of the world, holidays are subject to arbitrary, last minute, changes by the local authorities and you are therefore advised to verify the above dates with the embassy or consulate of Romania, before planning any trip to Romania.
www.qppstudio.net /bankholidays2006/romania.htm   (412 words)

  
 Information on Romania as a holiday destination   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Romania is a large country in eastern Europe, occupying an area of 237,500 sq km of land on the western shores of the Black Sea, and rubbing shoulders with Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro, Hungary, Ukraine and Moldova.
Romania has an amazingly diverse and versatile landscape - a third of the total land-mass is made up of the densely forested Carpathian mountains, another third being hilly terrain cloaked in orchards and vineyards.
Holiday chalets in Transylvania can be enjoyed by lovers of the great outdoors all year round, although with the renowned ski resort of Poiana Brasov on the doorstep, winter months are by far the most popular time for tourists to this historic region of Romania.
www.ownersdirect.co.uk /holidays-romania.htm   (331 words)

  
 Winter Holidays in Romania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The sports specific to the winter season hold a top place in Romania's tourism; which is quite obvious if we take into consideration that mountain ranges represent one third of the country's territory, generously covered with snow for almost one third of the year (December - March).
Mountain trips and skiing are part and parcel of high-altitude-area inhabitants' life and are the muchstated pleasure of the skiing and hiking fans.
Holiday hiking was officially recorded in the middle of the past century, the first chalets were built in 1900, the first ski competition was held in 1909.
www.ici.ro /romania/en/traditii/win_hol1.html   (261 words)

  
 Romania Travel Guide - Romania Holidays
Romania is slowly emerging from the effects of being one of the most repressed countries under communism and having suffered the megalomaniac dictatorship of Nicolae Ceausescu whose rule left the country in the depths of poverty.
Travel in Romania is rewarding yet habitually challenging as much of its charisma lies in the more remote regions, and optimistic plans are often frustratingly slowed down by practical realities.
Despite this, Romania is rapidly regaining its identity as a popular tourist destination and has plenty to offer the international traveller.
www.wordtravels.com /Travelguide/Countries/Romania   (609 words)

  
 Romania History - TravelPuppy.com
Romania subsequently backed the Russians in their war against the Turks in 1877.
Romania was at war yet again in 1913, this time against Bulgaria in the year-long Second Balkan War, and in 1916 joined the allied cause in World War I. The post-war re-organisation of Europe saw Romania gain a number of territories from the dismembered Habsburg empire.
Although the constant changes of government have confirmed that Romania is now a fully-fledged and organized democratic state, they have made it very hard to pursue and execute major policy initiatives and this has undoubtedly held back the country’s development since 1990.
travelpuppy.com /romania/history.htm   (1164 words)

  
 Adventure holidays in Romania
Roads intended for mountain cycling, glacial lakes, caves hiding a wonderful world, the strange forms of peaks and rocks, cascades and mineral water springs are further reasons to come and visit the Carpathians.
The famous mountain resorts of Romania - Sinaia, Predeal and Poiana Brasov, Tusnad, Vatra Dornei and Sovata, Baile Herculane and Calimanesti-Caciulata, Paltinis and Borsa -are all departure points for charming expeditions in the mysterious world of the Carpathians.
The Romania Travel Centre is a trading name of the licence holder CTT Group Ltd registered in England Number 3464732.
www.romaniatravelcentre.co.uk /tours/sports-in-romania.htm   (381 words)

  
 Holidays in Romania with Iglu.com
Ski holidays in Romania are ideal for beginners, as the ski schools are highly regarded.
Romania holidays offer great value for money, with improved ski areas and lift systems for fantastic and varied skiing.
For non-skiers on a Romania holiday there is a great range of activities and excursions available.
www.iglu.com /destinations/holidays_in_Romania.cfm   (177 words)

  
 Public holidays in Romania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Following is a list of holidays in Romania.
Although traditionally the holiday is three days long, only the Easter Sunday and Monday are non-working.
Celebrating the union of Transylvania with the Kingdom of Romania, the foundation of modern Romania (1918)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Holidays_in_Romania   (132 words)

  
 Travel Romania Travel — Fabulous Escorted Touring Holidays with Archers Direct Travel Romania Travel
Romania as a country has of recent years really started to open up as an area of leisurely pursuits.
Away from the capital, Romania maintains a multitude of fabulous sights that are essential viewing.
Within the group we have over 40 years experience in coach touring holidays and holiday planning, as well as the buying power that ensures that we secure you the very best deal.
www.archersdirect.co.uk /Romania_tours_coach_touring_holidays.php   (876 words)

  
 Balkan Holidays :: Romania - Destination for your holiday
A Balkan Holidays appoiunted representative will meet you at the airport on your arrival and introduce you to your resort at Welcome Meeting soon after.
Your holiday invoice will state whether the arrangement is based on accommodation only (AO), self catering (SC), bed and breakfast (BB), half board (HB) or all inclusive (AI).
Romania and UK have a reciprocal health agreement for urgent medical treatments.
www.balkanholidays.co.uk /countries/cntr_romania.htm   (940 words)

  
 Horse Riding Holidays in Romania with Equitour Worldwide Horse Riding Holidays   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
An unlikely horse riding holiday destination, Romania is a real playground for horse lovers with over a third of the country being covered by the Carpathian Mountains, also known as the Transylvanian Alps.
With its foothills, forests and great plains a horse riding holiday in Romania is one of variety and tranquillity.
Romania offers a rich tapestry of tourist attractions and holiday experiences unique in Central-Eastern Europe: medieval towns in Transylvania, the world-famous Painted Monasteries in Bucovina, traditional villages in Maramures, the magnificent architecture of Bucharest, the romantic Danube Delta, fairy-tale castles, the Black Sea resorts, the majestic Carpathian Mountains, spas and much, much more.
www.equitour.co.uk /showCountry.asp?countryid=101   (175 words)

  
 Horse riding holidays in Romania
This is a trip back into the past, into the authentic rural Romania, where you can experience a horse-drawn rural society that has scarcely changed in generations.
This trip is for people who want to experience a range of landscapes - the high plateau of the Borgo Pass, the rugged alpine vistas of the Rodna mountains, the forested approach to the Prislop pass, and the rolling pastoral terrain of the Maramures - by leisurely horse-drawn vehicle.
The activities are aimed chiefly at young people living in Romania, both Romanian and expatriate.
www.romaniatravelcentre.com /tours/horse-riding-romania.htm   (725 words)

  
 Romania horseback ride, riding vacation romania, Transylvania riding tours
Driving routes can be supplied from major European cities but be advised that the roads in Romania are old and underdeveloped and you must be careful to avoid loose animals, horse drawn carts and other road danger.
The inn is located on one of their two village farms in Halmeag and has four large bedrooms with washbasin and three fully equipped bathrooms.
The trails will vary daily on any of the routes you choose and there is plenty of opportunity for good long canters in the hills, meadows, and woods you will ride through.
www.ridingholidays.com /romania_rides.htm   (1116 words)

  
 Peace Corps | Media | From the Field | Holidays in Romania
Even in just one country - Romania - the scope of how volunteers spent their holidays spanned the spectrum, from celebrating with their newfound community members to escaping for a little "R&R" in a remote Romanian village.
Volunteers across Romania have shared their holiday stories in hope of giving a picture of their new communities and the customs of their Romanian counterparts.
Before coming to Romania, bus travel was out of the question…but buses, trains and taxis are a major form of transportation here.
www.peacecorps.gov /index.cfm?shell=resources.media.stories.romania   (2568 words)

  
 Romania Travel Centre - Specialists in Travel to Romania, Tours, Breaks and Adventures (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Romania Travel Centre is the leading specialist in Flights, Accomodation, Package Tours and Tailor made travel to Romania, we offer Flights, Hotels, Packages, Tours at highly competitive rates.
Romania is a country of vast contrasts, from the bustling capital of Bucharest with its Palace, shops, hotels, museums and majestic buildings spread around its wide streets...
Romania is proud to say it has the largest population of wolves and bears in Europe and, as a country, is mainly un spoilt by tourism, offering an unequalled opportunity to visit and see the country as the Romanians see it themselves.
www.romaniatravelcentre.com.cob-web.org:8888   (461 words)

  
 About Romania - Holidays
There is another holiday called Florii (read flooryy with an accent on yy) (The Flowers Day), a week before Eastern, when we bring fresh flowers and willow branches in our homes.
Each Church in the country has a special holiday called Hram (read chram), a cellebration of the Saint to which the Church was dedicated when it was build.
On each holiday we have some special meals we usually cook only on those events.
members.tripod.com /about_romania/holidays.htm   (1230 words)

  
 Christmas Holidays and Day Trips to Lapland for 2006 - Packyourbags Lapland
As a family of Lapland holiday specialists at Packyourbags Lapland, call us free today on 0808 178 7533 and we'll be happy to discuss any questions you have about Lapland or book any of the Lapland holidays you see on this site.
Our three day holidays to Lapland allow you and your family to discover the culture and magic of this beautiful ice and snow country.
Holidays in Lapland are one of the ultimate adventure and family holidays on offer, don't delay and book today...
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 Bulgaria summer holidays, Bulgaria ski holidays, flights to Bulgaria, last minute deals to Bulgaria, Croatia, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Balkan Holidays is the leading specialist tour operator to Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Serbia and Romania.
Balkan Holidays is an independent specialist tour operator with 41 years of experience in planning and arranging memorable summer, beach, lakes and mountain and ski holidays, so you can be sure you will be in safe and competent hands.
Balkan Holidays invites you to to travel and explore the natural beauty of Bulgaria, whether trekking in the breathtaking Pirin mountains or visiting the seven lakes of the Rila Mountains.
www.balkanholidays.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888   (831 words)

  
 Riding Holidays in Transylvania - equestrian tourism in the land of Dracula
We are a horseback riding tourism business in Transylvania, Romania, a tranquil region of mountains, forests, meadows, shepherds, bucolic villages and, above all, horses.
As well as offering riding holidays, we offer trips by horse-drawn carriage, training for horses and riders, and corporate training including team-building.
Visit us and open the door to your riding adventure in a little-known world where medieval Transylvania meets the historic eastern fringe of the Austro-Hungarian empire and the ancient frontier provinces of the Roman and Ottoman empires.
www.riding-holidays.ro   (286 words)

  
 KARPATEN TURISM ROMANIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Arrival in the afternoon in Romania by Calafat, meeting with the romanian guide and trip further through the romanian plain to Turnu Severin.
This is une of oldest from Romania and was built by the monarch Mircea to the Old.
We'll visit the large and the small rings, the Bridge of the Lies, as well as the evangelic church (residence of the bishops in Romania).
www.karpaten.ro /eng/oku/p2.htm   (803 words)

  
 just romania - Home
Romania has a richly interesting history, which can be discovered by taking a tour of the country or by staying in one of many old medieval cities or holiday destinations.
Sadly, the other side of Romania continues to be portrayed by extreme poverty and desperation.
Romania, you are contributing to a fragile economy, which urgently needs support and you can also get involved in reaching out to many disadvantaged people who just want someone to love them and care about them.
justromania.co.uk   (485 words)

  
 Holidays in Romania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In the heart of Romania, on the south-eastern slopes of the Carpathian Mountains, step back in time and discover the rural charms of a life that has maintained its rustic beauty.
This charming property is located in the village of Starchiojd, within driving distance of Brasov and Bucharest.
Bran castle and Rasnov fort are also nearby, making this an ideal base for touring to this part of Romania.
www.regent-holidays.co.uk /romrural.html   (338 words)

  
 Outdoor holidays in romania and romania holidays in europe
With Outdoor Holidays you can book your holiday in advance, quickly and easily, with leading holidays companies such as airtours, first choice, thomson and virgin holidays.
When looking for a cheap holiday to romania it can be hard to find or expensive, that is why our pre-booking holidays service will leave you to enjoy your holiday in romania.
It is essential that you know the exact details of your holiday before you leave for romania and you can do this from the comfort of your own home with simple pre-bookable holidays from Outdoor Holidays.
www.outdoorholidays.com /europe/romania.html   (217 words)

  
 Skiing in Romania, skiing holidays in Romania, Romania ski holidays
Romania ski holidays are some of the best value for wintersports in the market today.
If you want to experience great skiing in Romania, enjoy the beautiful pine forests of the Carpathian Mountains, or you are simply keen on the idea of learning a new wintersport, then Neilson can offer you a fantastic first time skiing experience that will not cost the earth.
Although Romania does not yet offer the same extensively developed areas for boarding as other more established European ski areas, the slopes that are available are well equipped - and along with its neighbour Bulgaria, it simply cannot be beaten on value for money.
www.neilson.co.uk /ski/skiRomania.asp   (912 words)

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