Discover Romania
Upper-middle-income EU economy. IT sector booming, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism growing.
About Romania
Geography
Area: 238,391 sq km
- • Temperate continental: cold wet winters, hot dry summers
Government
Type: semi-presidential republic
Capital: Bucharest
Economy
Upper-middle-income EU economy. IT sector booming, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism growing.
GDP: $301 billion
Per Capita: $15,100
Demographics
Population: 21,230,362
Languages: Romanian (official), Hungarian (minority)
Religions: Orthodox 81.9%, Protestant 6.4%, Catholic 4.3%
Explore Romania's Regions
Discover 42 distinct regions, each with unique landscapes and culture.
Major Cities in Romania
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Travel Essentials
📞 Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +40
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
universal: 112
⚡ Practical Info
Electricity: 230V / 50Hz / Type C, F
Driving: Right
Water: ✅ Safe
💰 Tipping
- • 10% in restaurants
- • Round up for taxis
- • Not expected in casual settings
When to Visit Romania
✅ Best Months
May, June, September, October
🔥 Peak Season
Jul-Aug
💎 Off Season
Nov-Mar (cold but ski season)
Easter (biggest holiday)
Christmas markets (Sibiu, Bucharest)
Top Destinations in Romania
Cultural Tips
- 💡Romanians are incredibly warm and hospitable
- 💡Tuica/palinca (plum brandy) is offered as welcome drink — don't refuse
- 💡Dracula tourism is everywhere but Romanians have mixed feelings about it
- 💡Romanian is a Romance language — closer to Italian than Slavic
- 💡Bread and salt is a traditional welcome gesture
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