Romania
Romania
People: Romanian
Romania is located in Southeast Europe and has a population of around 19 million. Its capital city is Bucharest, and the most widely spoken official language is Romanian.
By the numbers, Romania is the 68th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.24% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 81st out of 196, with a population density of roughly 80 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Romania — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Romania |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Bucharest |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Southeast Europe |
| Population | 19,036,031 |
| Area | 238,391 km² |
| Currency | Romanian leu (RON) lei |
| Official Language | Romanian |
| Dialling Code | +40 |
| Internet TLD | .ro |
| Timezone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 |
| ISO Code | RO / ROU |
| Borders | Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Romania
What is the capital and currency of Romania?
The capital of Romania is Bucharest and the currency is the Romanian leu (RON), symbol lei.
What is the capital of Romania?
The capital of Romania is Bucharest.
What currency does Romania use?
Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON, symbol: lei).
What language do they speak in Romania?
The official language of Romania is Romanian.
What is the dialling code for Romania?
The international dialling code for Romania is +40.
What side of the road does Romania drive on?
Romania drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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