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The national capital is Bucharest. Romania was occupied by Soviet troops in 1944 and became a satellite of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.) in 1948. The country was under communist rule from 1948 until 1989, when the regime of Romanian leader Nicolae Ceaușescu was overthrown. Free elections were held in 1990. Romanians regard themselves as the descendants of the ancient Romans who conquered southern Transylvania under the emperor Trajan in 105 CE and of the Dacians one of the original indigenous people of Europe.

Romania is dominated by the Carpathian Mountains which are home to one of the largest undisturbed forests in Europe. 400 unique species of mammals, including the Carpathian chamois, call the Carpathian Mountains home. 60% of the European brown bear population lives in the Carpathian Mountains.

Romania is also the home of Transylvania, famous for Dracula pictured top left and Vampires.and it's easy to get caught up in the tale while driving along winding roads through dense, dark, ancient forests and over mountain passes. Count Dracula, invented by Bram Stoker, was inspired by one of the best-known figures of Romanian history, Vlad Dracula, nicknamed Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler), who was the ruler of Walachia at various times from 1456-1462.

The Danube river flows through the country - The Iron Gates (or the Gate of Trajan) - a natural river channel between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains - are the Danube River's narrowest point (492 ft).The narrow is flanked by 984 feet high cliffs and the water is 296 feet deep.

Romanians have made numerous contributions to science and technology, including the fountain pen, jet engine and the antivirus programme BitDefender. Other fields where Romanians have excelled are Cell biology, artificial radiation and sonics.

Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci was the first to achieve a perfect routine and get the first score of 10.00 in the history of gymnastics, during the Olympics in Montreal (1976). Romania's national women gymnastics team has won 305 Olympic and European and World championship medals, including 16 Gold Olympic medals.

Voronet Monastery, located in northeastern Romania, is also known as the 'Sistine Chapel of the East'. The monastery – built in 1488 – is known worldwide for its abundance of interior and exterior frescoes (wall paintings) featuring an intense shade of blue commonly known as 'Voronet blue.' Among the most picturesque treasures of Romania are the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina (in northeastern Romania). Their painted exterior walls are decorated with elaborate 15th and 16th century frescoes featuring portraits of saints and prophets, scenes from the life of Jesus, images of angels and demons, and heaven and hell.

Romania and wine started their common history 4000 years ago (2000 BC) when the Greeks arrived from the Black Sea, making it one of the world's oldest viticulture regions. Strong folk traditions have survived due to the rural character of the Romanian communities, which has resulted in an exceptionally vital and creative traditional culture. Traditional folk arts include wood carving, ceramics, weaving and embroidery of costumes, household decorations, dance, and richly varied folk music. Folk music is the oldest form of Romanian musical creation, characterized by great vitality; instruments include ancient ones such as the Tobă (double-headed drum, also known as the Tabul or Davul), Surlă (also known as the Zurna in other parts of the Balkans), Caval (ancient shepherd's pipe), Cobza (an ancient instrument related to the Arabic Oud), Vioară (violin), Cimpoi (Balkan bagpipe), and the Tamburină.

"As a collective personality, the Romanians are oriental in their souls although Latin on the surface. Their patience is almost unending but they are quick to explode in argument; they are peace-loving yet would disintegrate without controversy. They are passive but strong in their resistance; spontaneously adaptable, still difficult to influence. They are romantic but never escape from reality. They are charming yet cruel in their ridicule, warmly emotional but calculating, generous yet concentrate on the ‘main chance.’ they are opportunistic but lose interest after they have gained the advantage; they seize the moment, still adopt the long view. "

Donald Dunham in 1947
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Hi Lucy, I hope you get to fulfill that wish. There is something special about visiting the country your family comes from and getting a sense of what made them who they are or were. Best of luck. Jayne

I loved this puzzle. My grandparents came over from Romania in the early 1900's. I hope to visit someday.

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