If you have ever had the desire or at least the curiosity to live a temporary or lasting experience in Romania, you will benefit from some concrete information about this country that we are going to share with you, the temptation of a change of life and delving into the exotic or unknown can strongly clash with reality, Romania is located in the southeast of Europe, with an area of 238,000 km2 it is the ninth largest country in the European Union and is home to a population of around 19 million inhabitants, its capital Bucharest is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city , the sixth most populated in the EU, other main cities are Cuj Napoca, Timisoara, Iasi and Constanta, these cities are economic, cultural and educational centers of the country, the official language of Romania is Romanian, a Romance language derived from Latin, the country is also home to a significant Hungarian minority, as well as communities of other nationalities such as Moldavian, German and Ukrainian, the currency is the Romanian leu and the flag of Romania is a vertical tricolor of blue yellow and red, colors representing the sky, the sun and the earth respectively, Romania is a mountainous country with the Carpathians stretching along its center, the Danube, the second longest river in Europe, runs through the south of the country, the climate of Romania It is temperate continental with four well- defined seasons, summers are hot and winters cold, especially in mountainous areas, the human geography of Romania is a complex and fascinating mosaic product of a long history of interactions between different cultures and ethnic groups, Romania It is a relatively homogeneous country in ethnic terms, with 88% of the population identifying as Romanian, however there are important ethnic minorities led by Hungarians, religion continues to play an important role in the lives of many Romanians, Orthodox Christianity is the majority religion with around 86% of the population identifying as Orthodox, other major religions include Roman Catholicism with 5%, Protestantism with 3% and Judaism with 0. 2%, Romania's economy is one of the strongest of Eastern Europe, the country is a major producer of agriculture, textile and automobile industries, tourism is also an important sector in the Romanian economy, Romania is a country with a rich and diverse culture, its cultural heritage includes folk traditions, music, dance, crafts and delicious gastronomy, it is difficult to determine an exact percentage of Romanian women married to foreigners, however various studies and reports offer some approximations, around 4% of married women have a foreign spouse, the countries of the European Union are the main places of origin, especially Italy, Spain, Germany and France, other important countries of origin include the USA, Canada, Israel and Turkey, the destination countries preferred by Roman women who emigrate vary according to their individual motivations and specific circumstances, However, some countries stand out as popular options, including Italy, Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom and France, other countries that also attract Romanian women are the USA, Canada and the Nordic countries, these days the mind of the average Romanian is clouded by a series of concerns, inflation rises like a ferocious beast devouring the purchasing power of citizens and sowing uncertainty about the future, the war in Ukraine has opened a deep wound in the Romanian psyche with the specter of escalation and economic instability lurking on the border, corruption like a persistent plague corrodes the trust of institutions and hinders the country's progress, the concerns of Romanians are a complex mosaic that reflects the difficulties and challenges facing the country, however there are also hope, the resilience of the Romanian people, their entrepreneurial spirit and their desire for a better future are forces that drive the country forward, Romania's relations with other countries are complex and varied, with nuances ranging from friendship and cooperation to tension and mistrust, Romania considers the other member countries of the European Union as important partners in areas such as economy, security and cultural cooperation, Romania also has a special relationship with the Republic of Moldova based on common history, culture and language, Romania also has relations friendly with other countries such as Israel, Turkey, Japan and Australia, the relationship with Russia is tense due to the conflict in the neighboring country of Ukraine, while the relationship with Hungary is tense due to the situation of the Hungarian minority in Romania Romania is located in a strategic position in southeastern Europe, with access to the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, this gives it an important role in regional security. Romania is a member of NATO and has reinforced its military presence in the east.
of the country, which has created concern on the part of Russia. The Romanian economy has experienced sustained growth in recent years, gross domestic product expanded by 3. 5% in 2023 driven by domestic demand and exports, growth is expected continue in 2024 although at a slower pace, however the Romanian economy also faces some challenges such as inflation, trade deficit, corruption and lack of labor, in Romania the percentage of foreign workers is relatively low compared to other European Union country, with around 4.
3% of the total Romanian workforce, the main countries of origin of foreign workers in Romania are Vietnam with 23%, China with 13%, Moldova with 12 %, Nepal with 7%, Turkey with 6% Ukraine with 5% and other countries with 25%, if you think that after these statistical and historical data and after having seen images of daily life, Romania is still a recommended destination for you, you should join some groups of expatriates in Romania that you can find on social networks, other people's experience is very important to consolidate a prior idea of the country, you can watch other videos in this series about the countries we are visiting from the other side of the map and we hope you liked this video about the Romanian reality, that you subscribe to the Channel and we will see you in the next one!