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3. Exchange Rate:
1 US Dollar = 2.8715 Romanian Leu
Apuseni
Marginimea Sibiului
Hunedoara Rasnov

4. Romania is a country located in
southeast Europe. It is bordered by the
gorgeous Black Sea. Romania has a rich
historic background filled with invasions,
wars, and the various influences that
followed suite. We have divided
Romania’s history into 3 time periods,
located on the right:

5. The first nomadic inhabitants or Romania made incredibly
details and beautiful pottery.
The area was first settled by the Dacians, a Thracian tribe.
The Dacians were invaded by Visigoths, Magyars, Huns,
Slavs, and Goths across the centuries.
In 106 A.D. Romans conquered Romania, but abandoned it
less than 200 years later.
In Medieval Times, Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza united the
Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia into Romania.

6. Romania was particularly influenced by the French
government, culture, and general way of life.
The marks left by previous conquerors became very
apparent when Romania became independent.
Romania joined WWI in 1914, and allied with the USA.
After the war, it regained its’ territories of
Transylvania, Bessarabia, and Bukovina.

7. The fascist Iron Guard movement
manipulated the Romanian people into
creating a royal dictatorship in 1938.
Romania entered WWII in June 1941
allied to the Axis Powers.
The National Salvation Front elected Ion
Iliescu to bring democracy back to Romania,
but the idea was not easily accepted.
In 1991, a new democratic constitution
was written, the Party of Social Democracy
of Romania formed, and peace returned to
the great country of Romania.

8. Folklore
Martisor: celebration beginning in March 1st where men offer women a jewel or
gift tied to a red and white string, believed to make them healthy and powerful.
Varcolac and Pricolici, the werewolves, are said to swallow the
sun and moon, thus causing eclipses. Malicious men are said to
turn into pricolici after death.
Zmeu is a humanoid representation of greed and kidnap children and young ladies.
Capcaun is a Romanian ogre, said to selfishness. It kidnaps
young girls, but is usually defeated by Fat-Frumos, a brave Romanian hero.
Balaur the Evil Hydra is a monster with multiple heads, fins, and feet, which
appears in many Romanian fairy tales.

9. Climate

10. Romania is famous for it’s meat and wines. The locals say “Noroc!”
which means “Cheers!”, but is also said when people sneeze.
The center of traditional Romanian cuisine is soup. Soup was used
not only because it could be digested more easily, but because it
could feed more people.
Tuica is a fruity alcoholic beverage made of plums or apples,
which is the most famous drink in Romania
Vegetarians may encounter some difficulties, as most Romania
dishes revolve around meat, especially sausage.

12. Stuffed Tomatoes Vegetable Balls
Zakuski
Tarator Toba

13. Soup made with
semolina, the dough
used in traditional
pasta Soup made with
zucchini and yogurt
Semolina Dumpling Soup
Soup made with Zucchini Borsch (Beet juice)
nettles, yogurt, eggs,
and rice.
Soup made with
cucumbers, pickles,
tomato, spinach, and
Soup made with
Nettles Soup heavily spiced.
various spices and
Sometimes has
beans
meatballs
Meatball Soup
Romanian Borsch Ciorba de perisoare

14. Roasted Mutton Leg Romanian Meatballs
Cabbage leaves stuffed with
meat, rice, and spices. Skinless Sausages
sarmale mititei

15. Cozonac – sweet bread
Crepes w/ cheese & raisins
Papanasi – fruit/cheese donuts

16. • Romania is not the uncivilized country one might expect, and has
derived great cultural influence from the French.
• Today, Romanian clothing is very similar to that worn in the
United States and Europe.
Local Fashion
• American influence has caused people to wear more casual clothes
such as blue jeans, but they continue wearing elegant blouses, and
woolen clothing in the winter.
• Depending on their region of origin, people wear differently
embroidered shirts. Your occupation can also affect your clothing.
For example, foresters wear wide leather belts.

17. • Morandi, Akcent, and Yarabi are all currently popular groups in Romania,
but traditional folk music remains. Michael Jackson performed in
Bucharest in 1992.
• The violin is the most popular instrument in Romanian music, but various
woodwind instruments have been imported.
• Mihai Botofei • Ensemble Banatul • Fratii Pana
• Moldavia • Banat • Lautaresca
• Corageasca • Asi Mi Zice Lumea-n Sat • Hora lui Buza

18. Cleopatra Stratan

19. Industry
The Romanian government has taken great strides in developing telecommunications,
aerospace tech, and weapons. It is the 11th largest arms supplier in the world.
Bucharest specializes in manufacturing and industrial production. Some Romanian companies
include: Telemobil, Evozen Systems, Petrom, and Dacia.
Construction is one of the largest employing industries in the country, it takes
up 26% of all industries in the country.
Construction and development are responsible for 32% of Romania’s annual
gross income, and manufacturing is 35%.
Romania’s booming automobile industry provides cars to the southeastern European area.

21. Bruckenthal Museum in Sibiu
Transylvania’s finest art museum.
History Museum in Sighisoara
ASTRA Museum – original dwellings,
National art museum in Cluj workshops, and churches

22. Hungarian State Theater & Opera - Cluj Radu Stanca National Theater - Sibiu
Philharmonic Orchestra at the Hall of Mirrors – Targu Mures

23. Gradistea Muncelului-Cioclovina
Nature Park
Apuseni Nature Park – Cave Exploring Sarmisegetuza ruins
Piatra Craiului National Park – world’s
deepest underground abyss

24. Destinations
Medieval towns: Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara
Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle), built in 1377.
Rasnov Fortress – built in the 1300s by the Teutonic Knights as protection
against the Tartars and the Turks
Marginimea Sibiului, an area northwest of Sibiu home to more than 18
traditional villages
The city of Hunedoara with its 14th-century Gothic Corvinesti Castle
Peles Castle – Built in the 19th century for King Carol I

25. Brasov
Sibiu
Sighisoa

26. Vlad the
Impaler

28. • Speed limit inside cities is 50 km/hour, National roads 90km/hour,
European roads 100km/hour and on the highway 130 km/hour.
• Drive on the right!
• We offer a wide selection of the finest Dacia
vehicles, made right here in Romania!
• Car Rental Prices:
• 1 week: $200 (Competitor: $400)
• 1 day: $50 (Competitor: $125)
• BVTA Benefits:
• 100 Gallons of gasoline, FREE!
• 3 days FREE rental if your car model is out of stock.
• Various Romanian Road Maps, provided FREE!

29. • The national railway in Romania is called the SNCFR.
• The timetable book for the stations are called Mersul Trenurilor.
• 5 Types of Trains: Personal(Slowest), Accelerat, Rapid, Intercity,
Express, and Sageata (the Arrow).
• A first class ticket puts you in a cabin with 6 other passengers.
• Bring food & water, and smoking is not allowed.
• BVTA Benefits:
• No lines with BVTA FastPass
• Reduced prices for Express & Sageata tickets
• SMS Messaging Notifications of Train Arrival Times

30. Alitalia
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Delta Turkish
Turkish American
American NorthWest
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United
Airlines
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Airlines
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American Air Delta
Airlines France Air
$700 $1,050 $550

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