Trivia in Romania

National symbols

Flag: Vertical tricolor (blue, yellow, red from left)

Emblem: National coat of arms with golden eagle in center, shield on chest, cross and sword/scepter in claws

The Palace of Parliament in Bucharest is considered the world's largest administrative building, constructed during the Cold War era
Romania ranks among EU's top countries for average internet speed
Vlad Țepeș, the model for Count Dracula, was an actual ruler of Wallachia
Romanian is an Eastern Romance language, closely related to Italian and Spanish
The automotive brand 'Dacia' is the country's largest export industry
Transfăgărășan Road is hailed as 'the most beautiful mountain road in the world'
The salt mine theme park 'Salina Turda' is located 120 meters underground
The 'Merry Cemetery' in Maramureș region is famous for colorful tombstones
Mamaia on the Black Sea coast is a popular summer beach resort
Wine production consistently ranks 5th-6th globally