General aspects about Romania
Geography
Centered around the 45th parallel of the northern hemisphere and described either as a country of the Balkans, or as a southeastern European country, Romania offers a lot of geographical contrasts. The Carpathian Mountains, covered with dense forests, enclose the Transylvanian Plateau in a wide arc, a distinctive feature, evident at first glance on any map of Romania. On the outside of this arc, the Moldavian Plateau stretches to the East and the Wallachian Plain to the South. [read more]
History
The continuity of human settlements in the territory of Romania goes back as far as the Paleolithic period. The diversity of its geographical conditions, its rich fauna and flora played a favorable role in assuring this continuity. Before the period of Roma domination, various tribes populated present day Romania. The most important and famous ones were the Scythians and the Sarmatians, living in the south-east area, and the Geto-Dacians occupying the northern banks of the Danube and Transylvania. [read more]
The Political System
Romania is a multi-political party state – many parties are currently registered, but only important ones are represented in the Parliament. [read more]
Climate
During the winter the average temperature falls below – 3°C and during the summer it ranges betwen 22°C and 24°C. The absolute minimum temperature registered was -38.5°C at Bod in the Brasov Depression, and the absolute maximum temperature was + 44.5°C (at Ion Sion in the Baragan Plain). [read more]
Figures from Romanian Culture
Romanian sculptor whose works defined modern concepts of form in sculpture, painting and industrial design. His masterpieces include: the Infinite Column (Coloana Infinitului), the Kiss Gate (Poarta Sarutului) and the Table of Silence (Masa Tacerii). All of them can be visited in Targu Jiu (aprox. 350 km from Bucharest). [read more]
Romania’s tourist information and promotion offices abroad
Währingerstrasse 6-8, 1090 VIENA
Tel: 0043-1-317.31.57; Fax: 0043-1-317.31.574
e-mail: rumaenien@aon.at [read more]
