Trivia in Moldova

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Europe / Eastern Europe

National symbols

Flag: Vertical tricolor flag (blue, yellow, red) similar to Romania with national emblem at center

Moldova Flag

Emblem: Eagle holding cross and olive branch, with historical coat of arms on chest

Moldova Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Underground wine cellar Mileștii Mici over 200km long, world''s longest
  • About 75% of domestic farmland is highly fertile black soil chernozem
  • Domain ".md" popular abroad as medical sites prefer using it
  • National emblem eagle derives from medieval Principality of Moldavia coat of arms
  • Honey consumption at highest level in Eastern Europe
  • Red and white "Mărțișor" motif is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
  • Soviet-era underground nuclear shelter remains in Chișinău suburbs
  • World Badminton Federation code is "MDA"
  • Transnistria still uses Soviet ruble-style design currency
  • Plan to relay old tram network under consideration

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