Moldova

Source:  TH

 Context: India extended gratitude to Moldova for its crucial support during Operation Ganga, which helped evacuate over 20,000 Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine in February 2022.

About Moldova:

  • Capital: Chișinău
  • Neighbours:
    • Romania (West)
    • Ukraine (North, East, and South)
  • European Union Status: Moldova is not part of the EU but has EU candidate status as of 2022.
  • Transnistria Region:
    • A breakaway territory on Moldova’s eastern border across the Dniester River.
    • It is unrecognized internationally and has ongoing geopolitical significance.
  • Geographic Features:
    • Rivers: Dniester River (major river), Prut River (border with Romania).
    • Mountains: Mostly low-lying terrain with rolling hills; Bălți Steppe and Codru hills are prominent.
    • Known for fertile land and a temperate continental climate.

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