Romania

SHORT INFORMATION

Administrative divisions of Romania

Romania's administration is relatively centralised and administrative subdivisions are therefore fairly simplified.

SHORT INFORMATION

Bucharest is the capital of Romania

Bucharest (Romanian: Bucureşti) is the capital city, as well as the economic, administrative, and cultural center of Romania.

It is located in the southeast quadrant of the country, and lies on the banks of the Dâmboviţa River.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Romanian New Year

On New Year’s Eve, children sing Plugusorul and Sorcova. In their songs, they wish good luck, happiness and success. You can hear the ringing of the bells and the bull sounds. The goat’s game, the bear’s game and the masks’ game are old Romanian customs.