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.
In Romania, Christmas and mid-winter celebrations last from 20th December to 7th January. The 20th is when people in Romania celebrate St. Ignatius's Day. It is traditional that if the family keep pigs, one is killed on this day. The meat from the pig is used in the Christmas meals.
Romania is a country situated in southeastern and central Europe. Romania is the green gem of Europe which has one of the largest areas of undisturbed forest. It has almost 400 unique species of mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians in Romania. Official language of this nation is Romanian. Bucharest is the capital of this culturally rich country. Romania's tourism is focused on country's panoramic landscapes and its rich history.