Romania is situated in the Balkan Peninsula of South-East Europe, its neighbors include Hungary in the West, Yugoslavia in the South-west, Bulgaria in the South, the Black sea in the East, Moldova in the North-east and Ukraine in the North. It has a very exciting and interesting history that has been and still inspiring many writers and poets.

It is a place where you can find the Carpathian rocky high mountains, the mysterious Dracula`s castle, the beautiful Black sea, the unique and wild delta of the Danube river, muddy volcanoes, deep and unexplored caves. It is a country still rich in local food and culture.

In recent years Romania has received some undeserved negative press, but see for yourself and you'll find its really worth it. The first language is Romanian but you will find that almost everyone you meet will speak another language as well, English being the most common. The capital is Bucharest, a city that is continually expanding and developing in all areas, business, art, property and culture.

The links below provide more detailed information about Romania`s diverse and numerous attractions.

Where: S-E Europe
Capital: Bucharest
Official Language: Romanian
Currency: RON - Romanian New Leu (see the economical Romanian sites, for the exchange rate)
EU?: Romania is part of EU since 1st January 2007
Travel: 3 hours by plane, direct flights
Visa requirements: EU and UK citizens do not need an entry visa, for other nationalities check the local Romanian Embassy.

Link to You Tube for:

How would the world be without Romania?

Salt Mine

www.romanianmonasteries.org/romania/salt-mine-slanic

Dracula`s castle:

www.romanianmonasteries.org/romania/bran-castle

Danube Delta

www.romanianmonasteries.org/romania/danube-delta

Black Sea

www.romanianmonasteries.org/romania/black-sea-coast

Peles Castle

www.romanianmonasteries.org/romania/peles-castle