Europe/Eastern Europe
Moldova
Chișinău
2.7 Mio
33 847 km²
Moldovan leu
Landlocked
Romanian
Historical Events
1812 - Bessarabia ceded to Russia
The Ottoman Empire ceded most of the territory of Moldavia to the Russian Empire.
1856 - Southern Bessarabia returned to Moldavia
Southern Bessarabia was returned to Moldavia after the Crimean War.
1918 - Bessarabia declares independence
Bessarabia declared independence from Russia and later integrated into Romania.
1940 - Establishment of Moldavian SSR
Bessarabia was ceded to the Soviet Union, creating the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic.
1991 - Moldova declares independence
Moldavian SSR declared independence and adopted the name Moldova amidst the Soviet Union's dissolution.
1994 - Moldova adopts constitution
The constitution of Moldova was adopted, establishing it as a parliamentary republic.
2020 - Maia Sandu elected president
Maia Sandu was elected president, promoting pro-Western policies and anti-corruption measures.
2022 - Moldova granted EU candidate status
Moldova was granted candidate status for European Union membership.
2023 - Accession talks with EU begin
Accession talks between Moldova and the EU commenced in December 2023.