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Neighboring Countries of Romania
Romania shares land borders with 5 countries: Moldova (683 km), Bulgaria (605 km), Ukraine (601 km), Serbia (531 km) and Hungary (424 km).
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Countries bordering Romania
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Romania citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Moldova |
Chisinau in Romanian | Visa-free · 90 days | |
 Bulgaria |
Sofia | Freedom of movement | |
 Ukraine |
Kyiv | Visa-free · 90 days | |
 Serbia |
Belgrade | Visa-free · 90 days | |
 Hungary |
Budapest | Freedom of movement |
Moldova accounts for 24% of Romania's 2,844 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Romania
Location
Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Ukraine
Area
238,391 km² — twice the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Oregon
Terrain
Central Transylvanian Basin is separated from the Moldavian Plateau on the east by the Eastern Carpathian Mountains and separated from the Walachian Plain on the south by the Transylvanian Alps
Climate
Temperate; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow and fog; sunny summers with frequent showers and thunderstorms
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Moldoveanu 2,544 m. Lowest: Black Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 414 m.
Natural resources
Petroleum (reserves declining), timber, natural gas, coal, iron ore, salt, arable land, hydropower
Natural hazards
Earthquakes, most severe in south and southwest; geologic structure and climate promote landslides
Good to know
Controls the most easily traversable land route between the Balkans, Moldova, and Ukraine; the Carpathian Mountains dominate the center of the country, and the Danube River forms much of the southern boundary with Serbia and Bulgaria
Neighbours of Romania's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Greece
Kosovo
Poland
Russia
Slovenia
TürkiyeAlso with 5 neighbours in Europe
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).