Romania has 4 distinct seasons much like that of North America. The winters can are cold reaching temperatures between 0°C and -5°C.
Politics of Romania take place in a framework of a semi-presidential parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Romania is the head of government and the President of Romania exercises the functions of head of state.
Medical care in Romania is generally not up to Western standards, and basic medical supplies are limited, especially outside major cities.