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Moldavia (Romanian: Moldova pronounced [molˈdova]) is a geographic and historical region and
former principality in Eastern Europe, corresponding to the territory between the Eastern Carpathians and
the Dniester river. An initially independent and later autonomous state, it existed from the 14th century to
1859, when it united with Wallachia as the basis of the modern Romanian state; at various times, the state
included the regions of Bessarabia (with the Budjak), all of Bukovina and (under Stephen the Great)
Pokuttya. The western half of Moldavia is now part of Romania, the eastern side belongs to the Republic of
Moldova, while the northern and south-eastern parts are territories of Ukraine.

Coat of arms

Flag_of_Moldavia

There are many great places to visit in Moldavia, especially in Iasi and in north of the
region: castle, churches and monuments:

Neamț Citadel

Voronet Monastery

Suceava Seat Fortress

Palace of Culture, Iasi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moldavia

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