ABOUT ROMANIA
Country, Culture, and People
Authentic, natural, and dynamic are the words that best capture the essence of Romania. As you can see, it is a country rich in history, arts, and picturesque landscapes. (Picture: The inside of Sihastria Monastery)
Foreign visitors consider Romanians some of the friendliest and most hospitable people on Earth.
Most Romanians who live in towns and cities are able to speak English in addition to Romanian. While in smaller villages, only younger people and children usually speak foreign languages.
People know Romania for Dracula’s legend. However, in reality they are referring to Vlad the Impaler, the country’s feared ruler. (Picture: The Bran Castle – Known as being Dracula’s main home)
The capital city of Romania, Bucharest, has the nickname “Little Paris” due to its beautiful architecture. (Picture: CEC Bank building located in downtown Bucharest)
Romania has a history of being a communist country. During this time, to reach the nation’s young people, communist leaders chose to operate camps around the country for many weeks each summer. These camps are a key factor in why the communist leadership was able to turn the entire nation to communism within less than a generation.
