This video made to showcase the unique place of Moldova in European family. The hospitable people, the delicious food and unique ways to discover this green hill country combining urban life and rural simplicity.

HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY

  • Moldova, sandwiched between the Ukraine and Romania, is the smallest and the most densely populated of the former Soviet republics. Moldova used to be part of Romania before being swallowed up into the Soviet Union in 1940.
  • After it became independent in 1991, lots of people expected that it would be reunited with Romania, but the population voted against it.
  • The Transnistrian region in the east of Moldova is fighting to separate and become an independent country.
  • The official language is Moldovan (which is similar to Romanian), although Russian is widely spoken.  There are five languages spoken in Moldova.

RELIGION

  • Eastern Orthodox 70.3%, Unaffiliated 15.2%, Catholic 5.8%, Evangelical 3.3%, Protestant 3.2%
  • The traditional Orthodox church holds a strong level of control and influence, which can make it difficult for evangelical Christians. Preaching and church planting in some more traditional villages is often opposed with violence. Pray that Christians leaders would have grace and wisdom when things are tough.
  • The number of Protestant churches is growing and their vision for evangelism and missions is increasing.

ECONOMY

  • Moldova's economy is largely based on agriculture.  Moldovan soil is very fertile. The economy is growing at a slow pace, making it the poorest country in Europe.
  • 72% of Moldovans live below poverty level.
  • 60-80% of the men in Moldova are unemployed; thus, approximately a million Moldovans migrated across Europe and Asia in search for means to provide for their families.
  • About 60% of men have a serious alcohol problem.
  • Average income per person is $1000-1200 per year which is 4.5% average US citizen's income.