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Romania exchange currency money
In both Romania and neighbouring Moldova, the official currency has the same name – leu – though they are separate currencies with differing exchange rates. Most prices in Romania are displayed in Lei; in Moldova, you’ll see US dollar prices.
Romania country guide
Romania, the largest of the Balkan states, sits at Europe’s crossroads and is an ancient land that has witnessed the rule of the Romans, the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires. Its unique historical legacy is one reason why Romanian citizens often refer to themselves as ‘an island of Latinos’ in a ‘sea of Slavs’. It’s impossible [...]
Transylvania weather
Transylvania enjoys a continental climate. It does not get very high rainfall (about 500-800 mm); the summers are hot and the winters are cold. Average temperatures in Transylvania range from 20 °C (68F) in July to 10 °C (50 °F) in April and October, and -2 °C (28 °F) in January. Tourists usually visit Transylvania [...]
Transportation in Transylvania
Transylvania is easy to get to due to its closeness to Central Europe, with railways connecting both large and small cities. For long journeys, it is better to take the Inter-City trains which are very comfortable. You can travel through Transylvania using the auto-routes, European roads, which connect the big cities of Romania, modern national roads [...]