QUICK FACTS:

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COUNTRY:
- Republic of Moldova
- Former Soviet Union country, established in 1991
- Located between Romania and the Ukraine
- About the size of Maryland

PEOPLE:
- Over 4.5 million people
- Languages - Romanian (official) and Russian

RELIGION:
- Over 95% Eastern Orthodox

ECONOMY:
- Poorest European country
- 40% of Moldovans are farmers
- 25% of workforce are employed in other countries