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 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter 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.

Nature & Science News

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Small biomass option concern - Small-scale biomass power plants can have bigger enviro-impacts than other renewables, a study says.

Asbestos cancer chemo doubts - Chemotherapy does not help people with asbestos-related cancer, according to UK researchers.

Evolution rolls on for Mars rover - The wheels continue to turn on Europe's billion-euro project to put a robotic rover on the Red Planet's surface.

Mars probe set for risky descent - Scientists prepare for "seven minutes of terror" as the Phoenix spacecraft attempts to land on the surface.

Romania

This is a map of Romania. The map illustrates the location of Bucharest and its proximity to Mangalla, Arad, Sibiu, and the Black Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Ukraine / Hungary / Bulgaria

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