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Culture :

ROMANIAN

Facts & Figures about Romania
- Located in Southeastern Europe , bordering Bulgaria , Hungary , Moldova , Serbia and Montenegro , Ukraine . - The official language is Romanian , and it is spoken by approximately 89 % of the population . Hungarian is spoken by around 7 % of the population , mainly in Transylvania . - People are addressed by their honorific title (“ Domnul ” for Mr . and “ Doamna ” for Mrs .) and their surname . - Romanians are naturally hospitable people and you might even be invited into their homefor a home-cooked traditional Romanian meal . - The Romanian culture is very rich in tradition and folklore . The culture steams from the Dacians , who once occupied the area in the past , among other influences are the Romans . - Festivals feature brightly ornamented costumes with traditional dancing . - Wood carvings , skilfully woven carpets , and pottery are some of the elements of traditional Romanian culture .
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