Interesting Facts about Romania

Romania Interesting Facts

Romania, officially Romania, is a country in Europe. Here are some interesting facts about Romania:

"Romania" comes from the latin word "Romanus" which means "citizen of the Roman Empire".

The Parliament Palace in Romania's capital of Bucharest is the heaviest building in the world and the second largest building.

Romania is a home of Dracula. Bram Stoker created the character. Dracula was said to live in Bran Castle, which can still be visited.

The Romanian language is 1700 years old and the only latin language spoken in Eastern Europe.

Romania had its first free election in 1990.

Bucharest, the capital of Romania, is also called "Little Paris". Moreover, according to legend, the city was named after a shepherd named Bucur.

Romania has many UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Romania's Pele Castle was the first electrified castle in Europe. It was built in 1888 in Sinaia mountain.

Romania is the richest country in Europe in terms of gold. Romania has a museum dedicated to gold.

The largest rock sculpture in Europe is located in Romania. The rock sculpture of Decebalus is located along the Danube and the only way to reach it is by boat.

The second largest underground glacier is hidden in Romania.

The tallest wooden church in Europe is located in Romania.

Romania has one of the narrowest streets in Europe. Rope street is the third narrowest street in Europe.

Street lights were used firstly in Romania.

One of the world's largest wine producers is Romania.

Romania is home to the biggest dark church.

The most famous food in Romania is "Ciorba".

Baciu forest in Cluj-Napoca is considered the most paranormal place on the planet.

Romania has extremely old ritual dance which called "Calusul".

Romania is a home to brown bears. More than 60% of the European brown bear population lives in Romania.

The second largest open-air museum in the world is located in Romania.

Romania shares land borders with Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, Ukraine, and Moldova.