1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebMoldova at a Glance Land Area: 33,371 sq. km., about the size ofMaryland. Population: 4.4 million (2000 estimate)Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $1.41 billionin 2000.Ethnic Composition: 64.5% Moldo
2、van,13.8% Ukrainian, 12.8% Russian, 3.5%Gagauz (Turkic-speaking Orthodox Christians),2.0% Bulgarian (1989 census).Political Leaders: President: VladimirVoronin; Prime Minister: Vasile Tarlev;Foreign Minister: Nicolae Chernomaz;Parliament Chairman: Yevgenia OstapchukSources: 2000 CIA Factbook, Econom
3、istIntelligence Unit, International Monetary FundOrder Code 95-403 FUpdated June 26, 2001Moldova: Basic FactsSteven WoehrelSpecialist in European AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryThis short report provides information and analysis on Moldova, including itshistory, political
4、and economic situation, foreign policy, and U.S. policy towardMoldova. This report will be updated as events warrant.HistoryMoldova is a part of the areaknown historically as Bessarabia,geographically delineated by the PrutRiver on the west, the Dniestr Riveron the north and east, the Black Seaon th
