Chișinău, is the capital and largest city of Moldova. It is also its main industrial and commercial centre, and is located in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc. According to January 2012 official estimates, Chișinău proper has a population of 723,500 and the municipality of Chișinău is home to 794,800 residents.
Chișinău is the most economically prosperous locality in Moldova, and its largest transportation hub. As the most economically and socially important municipality in Moldova, the city has a broad range of educational facilities.
Economy
Chișinău is the most economically developed and industrialised city in Moldova. It is a major industrial and services center; its main industries include consumer and electrical goods, building materials, machinery, plastics, rubber, and textiles. The main service fields are banking and shopping/commerce. The economy of Chișinău is mainly centered on industry and services, with the latter particularly growing in importance in the last ten years.
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the city has become a relatively lively[citation needed] and well-provisioned capital, with a much higher standard of living than in most rural areas of the country.
Air Moldova has its head office on the property of Chișinău International Airport.
Demographics
As of 1 January 2012 estimates, 723,500 inhabitants live within the city limits, and 794,800 within the municipality limits, an increase from the figure recorded at the 2004 census.
Births (2010): 7964 (10.1 per 1000)
Deaths 2010): 6388 (8.1 per 1000)
Growth rate (2010): 1576 (2.0 per 1000)
Architecture
National Archeology and History Museum of Moldova
The city's growth plan was developed in the 19th century. Many buildings were designed and built in a beautiful architectural style, some remaining to this day. In 1836 the construction of the Cathedral and its belfry was finished. The belfry was demolished in Soviet times, but was rebuilt in 1997.
Modern architecture
Many modern-style buildings were built in the city since 1991. There are also a lot of office and shopping complexes that are modern, renovated or newly built; including Kentford, SkyTower, and Union Fenosa headquarters. However, the old Soviet-style clusters of living blocks are still an extensive feature of the cityscape.
Culture and education
The city is home to 12 public and 11 private universities, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, as well as a number of institutions offering both high school education, as well as 1–2 years of college education.
Chisinau, as well as Moldova as a whole, still show signs of ethnic culture. Signs that say "Patria Mea" (English: My homeland) can be found all over the capital. While few people still wear traditional Moldavian attire, large public events often draw in such original costumes.
American sculptor Moissaye Marans was born in Chișinău in 1902.
Chișinău is the most economically prosperous locality in Moldova, and its largest transportation hub. As the most economically and socially important municipality in Moldova, the city has a broad range of educational facilities.
Economy
Chișinău is the most economically developed and industrialised city in Moldova. It is a major industrial and services center; its main industries include consumer and electrical goods, building materials, machinery, plastics, rubber, and textiles. The main service fields are banking and shopping/commerce. The economy of Chișinău is mainly centered on industry and services, with the latter particularly growing in importance in the last ten years.
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the city has become a relatively lively[citation needed] and well-provisioned capital, with a much higher standard of living than in most rural areas of the country.
Air Moldova has its head office on the property of Chișinău International Airport.
Demographics
As of 1 January 2012 estimates, 723,500 inhabitants live within the city limits, and 794,800 within the municipality limits, an increase from the figure recorded at the 2004 census.
Births (2010): 7964 (10.1 per 1000)
Deaths 2010): 6388 (8.1 per 1000)
Growth rate (2010): 1576 (2.0 per 1000)
Architecture
National Archeology and History Museum of Moldova
The city's growth plan was developed in the 19th century. Many buildings were designed and built in a beautiful architectural style, some remaining to this day. In 1836 the construction of the Cathedral and its belfry was finished. The belfry was demolished in Soviet times, but was rebuilt in 1997.
Modern architecture
Many modern-style buildings were built in the city since 1991. There are also a lot of office and shopping complexes that are modern, renovated or newly built; including Kentford, SkyTower, and Union Fenosa headquarters. However, the old Soviet-style clusters of living blocks are still an extensive feature of the cityscape.
Culture and education
The city is home to 12 public and 11 private universities, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, as well as a number of institutions offering both high school education, as well as 1–2 years of college education.
Chisinau, as well as Moldova as a whole, still show signs of ethnic culture. Signs that say "Patria Mea" (English: My homeland) can be found all over the capital. While few people still wear traditional Moldavian attire, large public events often draw in such original costumes.
American sculptor Moissaye Marans was born in Chișinău in 1902.
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