What is the Capital of Moldova?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Moldova is Chișinău. Moldova is located in Eastern Europe, Europe, with a population of 2,749,076. The official currency is the Moldovan leu and the primary language spoken is Romanian.
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Chișinău at a glance
| Capital city | Chișinău |
|---|---|
| Country | Moldova (Republic of Moldova) |
| Region | Eastern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 2,749,076 (140th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Moldovan leu (MDL) |
| Calling code | +373 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Moldova in context
- Moldova covers 33,847 km², making it the 135th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 81 people per km² ranks 105th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Romania, Ukraine.
- Moldova is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 2,749,076 people, Moldova holds about 1.4% of the population of Eastern Europe.
- That is roughly 0.3% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Moldova is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Moldova — FAQ
What is the capital of Moldova?
The capital of Moldova is Chișinău.
Is Chișinău the largest city in Moldova?
Yes — Chișinău is both the capital and the largest city of Moldova.
What country is Chișinău in?
Chișinău is the capital city of Moldova.
What continent is Chișinău in?
Chișinău, the capital of Moldova, is located in Europe.
Is Chișinău the capital of Moldova?
Yes — Chișinău is the capital of Moldova (official name: Republic of Moldova).
Chișinău is the capital of which country?
Chișinău is the capital of Moldova, in Eastern Europe.
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