Why visit
Chișinău is the capital of Moldova. A practical starting point for museums, food, and onward routes into the country.
Moldova at a glance
Country center
47.0°, 29.0°
Coast
Landlocked
Country area
33,846 km²
13,068 mi²
Country population
3.4 million
101/km²
Subregion
Eastern Europe
Currency
Moldovan leu (L)
MDL
Dial
+373
Language
Moldavian
Demonym
Moldovan
Internet
.md
UN
Member state
ISO code
MD / MDA
Where in the world
47.0° · 29.0°
Moldova
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Did you know
- Moldova has the largest wine cellars in the world: Mileștii Mici stretches 200 km of underground galleries holding 2 million bottles.
- Wine is so central to Moldovan culture that roughly 1 in 10 Moldovans works in the wine industry.
- Transnistria, a breakaway region, still uses Soviet imagery, issues its own rubles, and is recognized by no UN member state.
Bordering Moldova
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
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Frequently asked about Chișinău
What currency is used in Chișinău?
Chișinău uses the Moldovan leu (L), ISO code MDL.
What languages are spoken in Moldova?
The primary language is Moldavian.
What is the international calling code for Moldova?
The calling code is +373.
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