Capital of Moldova: Chișinău
The capital of Moldova is Chișinău. Moldova sits in Europe, has a population of 3,272,996, and uses the MDL. Official languages include Romanian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Chișinău
- Continent: Europe
- Population: ~3,272,996
- Area: 33,846 km²
- Population density: 96.7 people per km²
- Official language: Romanian
- Currency: MDL
- ISO code: MD
How big is Moldova?
By population, Moldova ranks 134th in the world, holding roughly 0.04% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 136th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Moldova has 96.7 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Europe, Moldova is the 28th most populous country of 46.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Moldova in population are Bosnia and Herzegovina (3,233,526) and Mongolia (3,398,366).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Guinea-Bissau (36,125 km²) and Taiwan (36,193 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Romanian is spoken officially in 2 countries in this dataset, including Romania.
Moldova uses the MDL, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Moldova in Europe
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block Moldova belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Moldova and a page on the flag of Moldova.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Moldova?
The capital of Moldova is Chișinău.
What is the population of Moldova?
About 3,272,996, making it the 134th most populous country in the world.
How big is Moldova?
33,846 square kilometres, ranking 136th by land area, at a density of 96.7 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Moldova use?
The MDL, which no other country uses.