Quick facts
Capital
Chisinau
Population
2,360,527
Region
Eastern Europe
Currency
Moldovan leu (MDL)
Language
Moldavian
Interesting Facts About Moldova
- Moldova has more than 300 days of sunshine per year, making it ideal for vineyards and wine production
- The country is one of the largest wine producers in the world
- Moldova is among the most arable countries in Europe, with Chernozem soil across the Bălți Steppe considered among the most fertile soils anywhere in the world
- Between 2015 and 2022, Moldova's agricultural production almost doubled, particularly in vegetable and fruit production
- Agriculture makes up 21% of overall employment in Moldova as of 2021
- Major exports include maize, wheat, sunflower seeds, grapes, apples, sugar beets, milk, potatoes, barley, and plums
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Chisinau
Capital of Moldova