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Moldova
Europe's Wine Cellar
Overview
Europe's least-visited country, a small landlocked nation between Romania and Ukraine, known for its vast wine cellars, including the world's largest by collection.
Geographic Context
Region
Europe
Subregion
Eastern Europe
Land Area
33,846 km²
Capital
Chișinău
Languages
Moldavian
Currencies
Moldovan leu (L)
At a Glance
51
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
44
Freedom
71
Security
38
Life Expectancy
69.6 yrs
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Urbanization
44%
Cost Index
41
Housing Index
16
Healthcare Access
46/100
Climate
Average Temperature
10.3°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Vulcăneşti 12°C
2 Pervomaisc 11.3°C
3 Slobozia 11.3°C
4 Ceadîr-Lunga 11.3°C
5 Dnestrovsc 11.3°C
Cities
Tiraspolul Nou Pervomaisc Hryhoriopol Chisinau Tiraspol Bălţi Bender Rîbniţa Ungheni Dubăsari Cahul Orhei
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Soroca Comrat Bilicenii Vechi Ialoveni Slobozia Strășeni Ceadîr-Lunga Căuşeni Drochia Edineţ Sîngera Fălești Hînceşti Stăuceni Floreşti Vulcăneşti Dnestrovsc Taraclia Sîngerei Cricova Călăraşi Rezina Mîndreşti Nisporeni Chiţcani Anenii Noi Cimişlia Rîşcani Glodeni Ciorescu Leova Basarabeasca Donduşeni Criuleni Teleneşti Ştefan Vodă Ocniţa Şoldăneşti Vadul lui Vodă Crasnoe Cocieri Varniţa Otaci Tvardița Vatra Cantemir Iargara Biruinţa Giurgiuleşti Ghindești Bugeac Ustia Bucovăţ Mărculeşti Maiac Vişniovca Dancu Briceni Briceni Saharna Camenca
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 41
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 16
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 12.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 31/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 9/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 108 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 34
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 0.55% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 107 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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