Moldova
Moldova is a state in Balkans and Greece (Europe) that has existed since 1991 CE. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).
Independent from the Soviet Union in 1991. The breakaway region of Transnistria has been held by Russian-backed forces since 1992. Moldova is an EU candidate.
See Moldova on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1991 CE to the present
- Duration
- 34 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Balkans and Greece, Europe
- Language family
- Latin and Romance
- Capital
- Chisinau
Came from
Events in Europe during its time
- Dissolution of the Soviet Union
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
Neighbours in Europe
- Portuguese Empire
- United Kingdom
- Soviet Union
- Kingdom of Sweden
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Italian Republic
- French Fifth Republic
- Kingdom of Spain
- Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
- Poland
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- United States
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Republic of South Africa (apartheid era)
- South Africa
Questions
When did Moldova exist?
1991 CE to the present, about 34 years.
Where was Moldova?
Balkans and Greece, in Europe. Its capital was Chisinau.
What language did Moldova speak?
Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.
What came before Moldova?
Soviet Union.