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The Country History
Romania emerged in the medieval period as the Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia. Heavily taxed and badly administered under the Ottoman Empire, the two Principalities were unified under a single native prince in 1859, and had their full independence ratified in the 1878 Treaty of Berlin.
After maintaining neutrality during the first two years of World War I, Romania joined forces with the Triple Entente, declaring war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Treaties that brought the war to an end granted Romania control over additional territory including Transylvania.
After facing the havoc of the World Wars the country had to deal with another ordeal, the communist rule of Nicolae Ceausescu. His dictatorship literally destroyed the country's economy and resources. Under his rule the people were forced to live a rather low standard of life. Despite this a revolt arose in 1989. The dictatorship was overthrown and democracy political system was re-established. This victory by the people allowed Romania's economy to return the European market and rejuvenate their cultural status.
Now a days Romania is rapidly integrating with Western Europe and becoming a popular spot for travellers. Its entry into NATO was confirmed in 2004. It joined EU in 2007. |
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