What is the Capital of Romania?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Romania is Bucharest. Romania is located in Southeast Europe, Europe, with a population of 19,036,031. The official currency is the Romanian leu and the primary language spoken is Romanian.
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Bucharest at a glance
| Capital city | Bucharest |
|---|---|
| Country | Romania |
| Region | Southeast Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 19,036,031 (68th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Romanian leu (RON) |
| Calling code | +40 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Romania
- Sofia, capital of Bulgaria
- Budapest, capital of Hungary
- ChiΘinΔu, capital of Moldova
- Belgrade, capital of Serbia
- Kyiv, capital of Ukraine
Romania in context
- Romania covers 238,391 kmΒ², making it the 81st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 80 people per kmΒ² ranks 106th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine.
- With 19,036,031 people, Romania holds about 41.6% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- That is roughly 2.3% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Romania is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Romania β FAQ
What is the capital of Romania?
The capital of Romania is Bucharest.
Is Bucharest the largest city in Romania?
Yes β Bucharest is both the capital and the largest city of Romania.
What country is Bucharest in?
Bucharest is the capital city of Romania.
What continent is Bucharest in?
Bucharest, the capital of Romania, is located in Europe.
Is Bucharest the capital of Romania?
Yes β Bucharest is the capital of Romania.
Bucharest is the capital of which country?
Bucharest is the capital of Romania, in Southeast Europe.
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