Romania
Europe · Southeast Europe
Famous Personality
Nadia Comaneci
athlete
The Romanian gymnast became the first to score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games.
Local Delicacy
Sarmale
Cabbage rolls stuffed with minced meat and rice are a beloved Romanian staple.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Danube Delta
One of Europe's largest wetlands, it is famed for rich birdlife and waterways.
Agriculture & Produce
Maize is one of Romania’s largest field crops by area and output and is central to its grain farming.
Plums are Romania’s signature fruit and are grown widely for fresh use and traditional țuică production.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The violin is central to Romanian folk ensembles and especially prominent in lăutari and regional dance music.
The nai is one of Romania’s best-known instruments internationally and a hallmark of its traditional music.
This hammered dulcimer provides a rich rhythmic and harmonic foundation in Romanian folk and Romani bands.
The cobza is a traditional lute used to accompany songs and dances in Romanian folk music.
The țambal is widely used in taraf ensembles, adding bright, percussive melodies to village and urban folk styles.