Moldova
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 33,846 km²
- Capital
- Chișinău
- ISO
- MD
What the flag means
Blue, yellow, and red are the same colors as Romania’s flag, reflecting the historical ties between the two countries. The shield in the coat of arms shows the head of an aurochs (a wild ox), which comes from the arms of the old Principality of Moldavia.
Fun facts
- FlagThe coat of arms in the center of the flag of Moldova shows an eagle holding a cross in its beak.
- GeographyMoldova is a landlocked country with no coastline, lying between Romania and Ukraine.
- CultureThe Moldovan winery “Cricova” has underground wine storage tunnels more than 100 km long in total.
- CultureIn Moldova, people celebrate spring on March 1 by giving “Mărțișor,” charms made of red and white string.
