Fun facts about Romania
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Romania derives from the local name for Romanian, which comes from Latin 'romanus', meaning 'Roman' or 'of Rome'.
Romania
Romania is a country in Southeast and Central Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea.
From the “Etymology” section
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Human remains found in Peștera cu Oase date from circa 40,000 years ago, representing the oldest known Homo sapiens in Europe.
Romania
Romania is a country in Southeast and Central Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea.
From the “History” section
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The Danube Delta is the second-largest and best-preserved delta in Europe and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Romania
Romania is a country in Southeast and Central Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea.
From the “Geography” section
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Romania has one of the largest areas of undisturbed forest in Europe, covering almost 27% of its territory.
Romania
Romania is a country in Southeast and Central Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea.
From the “Geography” section
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Romania is often seen as having the shape resembling one of a goldfish.
Romania
Romania is a country in Southeast and Central Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Presse03 at German Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0