Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+2
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT +2
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +3
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT +2
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +3
Capital City: Chisinau
Population: 3.56 million
Area: 33,843357,021 square km, 21,030 square miles.
Language(s): Moldovan, Russian
Dialling Code: 373
Emergency: Police: 902. Fire: 901. Ambulance: 903
Driving: National licence with authorised translation or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: CFA Franc (XOF 1 = 100 Centimes)
Notes: XOF: 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 10,000
Coins: XFO: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250,
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Cash, Cheque
Opening Hours
Bank: 0930-1730 Mon-Fri (some open Sat)
Office: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-2000
Public Holidays
2012
31 Aug : Limba Noastra (National
Business/Social Hints: There are many customs and traditions to be understood. Alcohol is available and smoking is widespread
Tipping: Tips are becoming more customary particularly in international hotels
