People
Foreign visitors consider Romanians among the friendliest and most hospitable people on earth. Romanians are by nature fun loving, warm, hospitable, playful, with an innate sense of humor.
Romania is associated with big names in arts and sports:
Constantin Brancusi — one of the most acclaimed modern sculptors.
Constantin Brancusi — one of the most acclaimed modern sculptors.
Angela Gheorghiu, one of the world's greatest opera soprano -www.angelagheorghiu.com
Alexandra Nechita — a young Romanian painter living in California, known for her distinct style. For more info about Alexandra and her art please visit:http://alexandranechita.com/
Ilie Nastase — Twice ranked as the world's number one men's player in the early 1970s, Ilie Nastase won two Grand Slam singles titles during his illustrious career - the US Open in 1972 and the French Open in 1973. One of the greatest touch players of the post-war era, Nastase was runner-up at Wimbledon in 1972 and 1976 and, in all, he won 57 career singles titles and 51 doubles titles. Nastase is still one of crowd's favorites at the U.S. Open.
Nadia Comaneci — Olympic champion gymnast, the first in the world to score a perfect 10.
Other world renowned Romanian artists include the writer Eugen Ionesco, pan flute virtuoso Gheorghe Zamfir, piano player Radu Lupu and musician George Enescu.
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Romania - Think Italy, not vampires
Romania seen by Jim Rosapepe, a former ambassador to Romania, and his journalist wife Sheilah Kast (www.draculaisdead.com).
Romania - Think Italy, not vampires
Romania seen by Jim Rosapepe, a former ambassador to Romania, and his journalist wife Sheilah Kast (www.draculaisdead.com).
About 21,700,000 people live in Romania.
Ethnic breakdown is 89% Romanian 7.5% Hungarian, 1.9% Gypsy, German, Ukrainian, Armenian, Croatian, Serbian and Turkish. More than 55% of Romania's population lives in towns and cities.
Ethnic breakdown is 89% Romanian 7.5% Hungarian, 1.9% Gypsy, German, Ukrainian, Armenian, Croatian, Serbian and Turkish. More than 55% of Romania's population lives in towns and cities.
There are 263 towns in Romania out of which 25 have a population of more than 100,000 while 8 cities count more than 300,000 inhabitants.
45 % of Romanians live in rural areas: 2,868 communes and 13,285 villages.
The administrative divisions are called "judet" (county).
There are 41 counties in Romania.
The capital city, Bucharest, has the status of a county.
45 % of Romanians live in rural areas: 2,868 communes and 13,285 villages.
The administrative divisions are called "judet" (county).
There are 41 counties in Romania.
The capital city, Bucharest, has the status of a county.
Bucharest — the capital of Romania has a population of more than 2,200,000.
» Main religions in Romania
Eastern Orthodox 87%,Roman Catholic 5%
Protestant 5%.
» Language
Romanian, a Latin based language which is a continuation of the Latin spoken in ancient times in Dacia and Moesia — the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire.A 31-letter Latin alphabet is in use.
Ethnic minorities (Hungarian and German) use their own languages in school and civil administration.
Literacy rate in Romania is 98%.
Most Romanians living in towns and cities are able to communicate in English, French or German. In smaller villages only younger people and children speak one or more foreign languages.
Most Romanians living in towns and cities are able to communicate in English, French or German. In smaller villages only younger people and children speak one or more foreign languages.
For more information about Romanian language, a pronunciation guide and useful words and phrases please visit
www.RomaniaTourism.com/Romanian-Language.html
www.RomaniaTourism.com/Romanian-Language.html
To order the comprehensive "Romanian - English/ English Romanian Dictionary & Phrasebook" please e-mail: orders@hippocrenebooks.com or visitwww.hippocrenebooks.com
The book also includes information about Romania's historical and cultural background. $12.95 paperback; ISBN 0-7818-0921-5
The book also includes information about Romania's historical and cultural background. $12.95 paperback; ISBN 0-7818-0921-5
Learn Romanian in Romania - Romanian Language Classes
http://rolang.ro
http://rolang.ro
» Public Holidays
January 1 and 2: New YearMonday following Orthodox Easter: March, April or early May (date varies)
May 1: Labor Day
Rusaliile: (Christian Orthodox Religious Holiday - celebrated 50 days after Easter)
August 15: Saint Mary's Day
December 1: National Day
December 25-26: Christmas
Dates of the Orthodox Easter (public holiday):
2011 - April 24 and 25
2012 - April 15 and 16
2013 - May 5 and 6
2014 - April 20 and 21
2015 - April 12 and 13
2011 - April 24 and 25
2012 - April 15 and 16
2013 - May 5 and 6
2014 - April 20 and 21
2015 - April 12 and 13
Dates of Rusaliile (public holiday):
2011 - June 19 and 20
2012 - June 3 and 4
2013 - June 23 and 24
2014 - June 8 and 9
2015 - May 31 and June 1
2011 - June 19 and 20
2012 - June 3 and 4
2013 - June 23 and 24
2014 - June 8 and 9
2015 - May 31 and June 1
Several religious holidays including feasts of St. John (January 7), St. George (April 23), Sts. Peter & Paul (June 29), St. Mary (August 15), St. Michael (November 8) and St. Nicholas (December 6) are observed throughout the year in rural areas.
It is customary for Romanians all over the country to celebrate their Saint's Name Day (Ziua Onomastica).
Ethnic minorities celebrate their own holidays.
It is customary for Romanians all over the country to celebrate their Saint's Name Day (Ziua Onomastica).
Ethnic minorities celebrate their own holidays.
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