Romania

Important Cities

Bucharest(Capital)
Brasov
Oradea
Deva
Sibiu
Sinaia
Suceava
Lasi
Bacau
Craiova

Main Attractions

Poiana Brasov (Ski Resort Near Brasov City)
Pradeal (Ski Resort near Brasov City)
Romanian Village Museum
The Black Church
Brasov Fort
Transylvanian Alps
St. Bartholomew Church (Brasov)

Main Industries

Petroleum Refining
Timber
Textiles
Food Processing
Construction Material
Mining
Chemicals
Footwear

The union of Transylvania with Romania was ratified in the Treaty of Trianon in 1920.
Romania now has one of the most liberal taxation systems in Europe, and it is expected that this, along with increased foreign investment, will boost economic growth in the coming years, as well as lower corruption and bring to light the grey economy.
Romania is a member of the Organisation de la Francophonie, with Bucharest being the host of the Summit of Francophony in 2006.
Romania was one of only four countries (with Brazil, France, and Belgium) to participate in the first three World Cups.
Romania then had a solid run through the 1990s, advancing to Round 2 or better in three consecutive World Cups.
The period was highlighted by the 1994 World Cup where Romania, led by Gheorghe Hagi, made the quarterfinals and upset Argentina 3-2 before losing to Sweden on penalty kicks.
Romania's location gives it a continental climate, particularly in Moldavia and Wallachia (geographic areas respectively east of the Carpathians and south of the Transylvanian Alps) and to a lesser extent in centrally located Transylvania, where the climate is more moderate.
Romania was an ally of the Entente and the U.S. in World War I, and was granted substantial territories with Romanian populations, notably Transylvania, Bessarabia, and Bukovina, after the war.
Romania is a country of considerable potential: rich agricultural lands; diverse energy sources (coal, oil, natural gas, hydro, and nuclear); a substantial, if aging, industrial base encompassing almost the full range of manufacturing activities; an educated, well-trained work force; and opportunities for expanded development in tourism on the Black Sea and in the mountains.
Romania became the 32nd member State of the Council of Europe on 7 October 1993.