Romania

Flag Description Three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red; the national coat of arms that used to be centered in the yellow band has been removed; now similar to the flag of chad, also resembles the flags of andorra and moldova. Currency Leu. Astronomy Today's date is May 9, 2008. There is currently a New Moon. Location Southeastern europe, bordering the black sea, between bulgaria and ukraine. Climate Temperate; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow and fog; sunny summers with frequent showers and thunderstorms. Terrain Central transylvanian basin is separated from the plain of moldavia on the east by the carpathian mountains and separated from the walachian plain on the south by the transylvanian alps. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Black Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Moldoveanu 2,544 m.

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