Capital of Romania: Bucharest
The capital of Romania is Bucharest. Romania sits in Europe, has a population of 19,659,267, and uses the RON. Official languages include Romanian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Bucharest
- Continent: Europe
- Population: ~19,659,267
- Area: 238,397 km²
- Population density: 82.5 people per km²
- Official language: Romanian
- Currency: RON
- ISO code: RO
How big is Romania?
By population, Romania ranks 64th in the world, holding roughly 0.25% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 81st.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Romania has 82.5 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, Romania is the 9th most populous country of 46.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Romania in population are Chile (19,603,733) and Kazakhstan (19,397,998).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Ghana (238,533 km²) and Laos (236,800 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 Moldova.
Romania uses the RON, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Romania 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 Romania 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 Romania and a page on the flag of Romania.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Romania?
The capital of Romania is Bucharest.
What is the population of Romania?
About 19,659,267, making it the 64th most populous country in the world.
How big is Romania?
238,397 square kilometres, ranking 81st by land area, at a density of 82.5 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Romania use?
The RON, which no other country uses.