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Moldova: FAQs, Tips & Links |
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National Holidays |
Official
holidays are: January 1 - New Year: Children come door to door with songs and poems and it is customary to give them small amounts of money (up to 1-2 lei) or candy. January 7 & 8 - Christmas: Orthodox Christmas. March 8 - International Women's Day: In Moldova, gifts of candy and flowers are given to women to mark the day. April 27 & 28 - Easter: according to the clerical calendar. May 1 - International Day of Solidarity of Working People. May 5 - The Monday one week after Easter: family and friends visit the graves of the deceased. May 9 - Victory Day August 27 - Independence Day August 31 - "Limba Noastra" (Our Language) Day |
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Air Transportation |
The only international airport of Moldova is the International Airport of Kishinev. It is situated very close to the downtown, approximately 14km. The airport uses the services of Air Moldova, Moldavian Airlines, Air Moldova International, TAROM (Romanian airlines), Transaero, Tyrolean etc. There are daily flights to and from Moscow, Budapest, Prague and Bucharest and also there are flights which are weekly, 2,3,4 times a week to and from European cities (i.e., Amsterdam, Athens, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Milan, Paris, Rome and Vienna). | |
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Rental Cars |
At this time it is only possible to rent a car with a driver because of safety and the slow economic development of the country. | |
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Driving
Tips |
Caution should be taken to prevent collisions with agricultural vehicles. Travel before dawn and after dusk should be avoided if possible. Drivers and pedestrians should exercise extreme caution to avoid accidents, which are commonplace. Many accidents involve drunk drivers. | |
| Roads & Road Conditions |
Moldova's highway infrastructure consists
mainly of two-lane roads, which are unevenly maintained and unlighted. The
information below concerning Moldova is provided for general reference
only, and it may not be totally accurate in a particular location or
circumstance. Safety of Public Transportation: Poor Urban Road Conditions/Maintenance: Poor Rural Road Conditions/Maintenance: Poor Availability of Roadside Assistance: Poor |
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Time Zone |
Moldova is in the Eastern European Time Zone (GMT+2 hours). When it is noon in Chisinau it is: 11:00 in Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam, 10:00 in London, 07:00 in New York, 19:00 in Sydney and 13:00 in Moscow. Summertime (GMT+3 hours) is in effect from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. | |
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Temperatures |
Average
temperatures: January is between 14F (-10C) and 41F (5C). July is between 61F (16C) and 86F (30C). |
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Altitude |
Ankara is 2,789 Feet (850m) above sea level. | |
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Exchange Office |
You can change money in the airport, banks, hotels and exchange offices. All of these alternatives are good and there is not much difference in the rate - just shop around. We suggest the best place to change money is at an exchange office. | |
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Population |
Moldova has a population of 4,762,000, which makes it, four size, the most densely populated of all countries in the former USSR. About 65% of the people are Moldovans. Large minority groups include Ukrainians (14%), Russians (13%) and Turks, Jews and Bulgarians (9%). | |
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Consulate or Embassy Office |
The
Embassy of The United States of America Ambassador Pamela Hyde SMITH 103 Mateevici Street Chisinau MD-2009 Phone +(373) 223 3772 Fax +(373) 223 3044 Here is a link to all Embassies in Maldova. Here is a link to Embassies of Maldova worldwide. |
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How Safe is this City? |
Ankara is a very safe city (as most Turkish cities are). But as in any big city, we recommend you be aware of pick-pockets and common petty thieves. Keep your cameras, valuables, purses and wallets close to you. Although these incidents are uncommon, it is good practice to be prepared. | |
| Health Tips |
Medical care in Moldova is limited, and
there are severe shortages of basic medical supplies. Elderly travelers
and those with existing health problems may be at risk due to inadequate
medical facilities. The U.S. Embassy maintains lists of such facilities
and English-speaking doctors. Rabies vaccinations may be useful because
casual exposure to stray dogs is common throughout Chisinau. The Centers
for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the Hepatitis A or IG, and B series
for certain travelers. The CDC also recommends typhoid vaccinations for
travelers to Moldova. Please consult your physician about immunizations. Information on vaccinations and other health precautions may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747); fax 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299), or via their Internet site at http://www.cdc.gov. |
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FAQ |
Is there a
telephone directory on the Web for Moldova, Chisinau - white pages? You can find it here: · www.moldovacc.com/info909/en/abonenti.asp · www.kompass.md · www.kompass.com · www.yp.md |
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| Links |
Official site for the Republic of Maldova
http://www.moldova.org CIA World Facts for Maldova http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/md.html |
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