Places in Moldova

Moldova - General

Key Facts

Geography

Area

33,843 sq km (13,067 sq miles).

Population

2.4 million (2024).

Population density

85 per sq km.

Capital

Chișinău (also spelled Chisinau).

Government

Republic.

Head of state

President Maia Sandu since 2020.

Head of government

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu since 2025.

Electricity

230 volts AC, 50Hz.

Moldova uses Type C and Type F plugs:
• Type C: Two round pins (ungrounded).
• Type F: Two round pins with two grounding clips on the sides (grounded).

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