Moldova Guide

Country Facts

  • Population: 3.6 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Chisinau
  • Area: 33,800 sq km (13,050 sq miles)
  • Major languages: Moldovan, Russian
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 65 years (men), 72 years (women)
  • Monetary unit: 1 leu = 100 bani
  • Main exports: Foodstuffs, animal and vegetable products, textiles
  • GNI per capita: US $1,470 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .md
  • International dialling code: +373

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Precipitation (mm) Mean Number of Precipitation Days
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan -6.0 0.0 40 12
Feb -4.3 1.6 38 12
Mar -0.6 7.0 35 11
Apr 5.7 15.7 42 10
May 11.1 21.7 51 11
Jun 14.4 24.9 76 12
Jul 16.0 26.3 69 10
Aug 15.4 26.3 45 8
Sep 11.2 22.0 46 6
Oct 6.0 15.3 27 6
Nov 1.6 7.9 40 11
Dec -2.8 2.6 38 12