Key Facts

GDP (ppp) per CAPITA

$2,500 (2008 est.)

Inflation Rate

12.8% (2008)

Population

4,320,748 (July 2009 est.)

Country Risk Ratings

D

Ease of Doing Business

103/181

Global Competitiveness

3.75/134

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Moldova : Introduction

Formerly part of Romania, Moldova was incorporated into the Soviet Union at the close of World War II. Although independent from the USSR since 1991, Russian forces have remained on Moldovan territory east of the Dniester River supporting the Slavic majority population, mostly Ukrainians and Russians, who have proclaimed a "Transnistria" republic. One of the poorest nations in Europe, Moldova became the first former Soviet state to elect a Communist as its president in 2001.

Moldova: National Bank of Moldova

Beyond its main function as caretaker of the stability of the national currency, the National Bank of Moldova periodically informs the public about macroeconomic analysis, financial market evolution and statistic data, including on money supply, credit granting, balance of payments and foreign exchange market. This website is available in English, Russian, and Moldavian.

Moldova: Moldova Stock Exchange

Sources:
CIA World Factbook (September 2009)
U.S. Dept. of State Country Background Notes (February 2009)