ROMANIA
a country full of history
Where is Romania?
Romania is located in the south eastern part of Europe boarding the Black Sea between countries Bulgaria and Ukraine.
Whats it like there?
Romania has a humid subtropical climate with cloudy, snowy winters and sunny summers with frequent showers and thunderstorms. With the physical landscape like, Mount. Moldoveanu and the beautiful Transylvavian alps this country has a little bit of everything.
The Economy
There is about 9.6 million people who work in Romania. 39% work in agriculture with 34% in industry, 29% in services with 11% of the population unemployed. Romania is a fairly poor country with 22% of the population live below the poverty line.
The people
The most popular language in Romania speak Romanian. They stand out with there bright colored clothing and crazy patterned clothing. Unmarried women braid their hair and married women wear a naframa.
Taboos
Romanian people are known for there good hospitality and generosity. In a dinner setting, never eat with a fork with your right hand and hands are always above the table for proper etiquette.
Folkways
- Cars are rare and show a sign of wealth
- Education is expensive, and most people have little opportunity for advancement
- The president is elected for a four year term
- Abortion is against the law
Counter culture
World war ll had a huge impact on Romania. The German military took control and set up Nazi concentration camps persecution thousands. Today, with high rates of poverty and malnutrition Romania is continuing to improve daily.
Marriage
In the past, spouses were picked by a matchmaker. Villages were invited to join in the festive event. Women have more rights then men and the couple ask forgiveness for leaving the family. Today, couples get to pick their spouses and divorce as they wish.