Essential info for Romania
Population: Just over 19 millionMajor religions: Orthodox Christian
Capital city: Bucharest (also largest city)
Legal system: Semi-presidential republic
Main languages: Romanian (official), English (tourist centres and cities).
Time: GMT +2 (GMT +3 for daylight savings, from the last Sunday in March to the Saturday before the last Sunday in October)
Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are used.
Currency: The Romanian Leu (RON), divided into 100 bani
Tipping: Standard 10 percent
International dialling code: +40
Emergency numbers: 112 (general), 955 (police), 961 (ambulance), 981 (fire)
Internet TLD: .ro
Drives on the: Right
