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Chisinau (In Russian: Кишинёв, Kishinyov, Moldovan Cyrillic: Кишинэу), estimated population 920,000 ( 2002), is the capital of Moldova. 1 Geography
The city is located on the right bank of the Bāc river, a tributary of the Nistru (Dniestr). The city is divided into 5 administrative districts. Total city area is aproximatelly
of 565 sq.kilometers (338 sq.mil.) It is major industrial and servicing center. The main industries include consumer and electrical goods, and the manufacture of building materials, machinery, plastics, rubber, and textiles. The main service fields are: banking and credits,shopping/commerce; transport: 2 Bus terminals, next one under construction and an international airport Kishinev International Airport, 1 international train terminal and hotels.
2 History
Founded in the 1436 as a monastery town, the city was captured in the 16th century by Turkey. At the beginning of the 19th century it was a small village of 7 000 inhabitants. In 1812, it was occupied by Russia, who made it the center of BessarabiaBessarabia is a former region of Eastern Europe comprising most of current-day Moldova and districts of Ukraine. It is bounded by the Dniestr river to the north and east, the Prut to the west and the lower Danube river and the Black Sea to the south., population grew to 92 000 in 1862Events January-March January 10 End of term for John Gately Downey, 7th Governor of California. He is succeeded by Amasa Leland Stanford. January 30 The first American ironclad warship, the USS Monitor is launched. February 1 Julia Ward Howe's " Battle Hy and 125 787 in 19001900 is the common year starting on Monday. see link for calendar) For the film, see 1900 (film). Events January January 1 Nigeria becomes British protectorate January 2 John Hay announces the Open Door Policy to promote trade with China. January 2 Chicag, of which 43% were Jews.
The town played an important part in the war between Russia and Turkey in 1877Events January 1 Queen Victoria proclaimed Empress of India by the Royal Titles Act, introduced by United Kingdom Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. January 8 Crazy Horse and his warriors fight their last battle with the United States Cavalry ( Montana) Ja-78, as the chief centre of the Russian invasion.
RomaniaRomania (formerly spelled Rumania or Roumania is a country in southeastern Europe. Romania is bordered by Ukraine and Moldova in the northeast, Hungary and Serbia in the west and Bulgaria to the south. Romania also has a small sea coast on the Black Sea. held the city from 1918Events January January 8 President Woodrow Wilson announces his " Fourteen Points" for the aftermath of World War I. February February 3 The Twin Peaks Tunnel begins service in San Francisco as the longest streetcar tunnel in the world (11,920 feet long). to 1940Events January-February January 5 FM radio is demonstrated to the FCC for the first time. January 6 World War II: Mass execution of Poles, committed by Germans in the Poznan, Warthegau. January 12 World War II: Russia bombs cities in Finland. February 2 F, when it was seized by the USSR.
3 Education
The city is home to 36 universities and the Academy of Sciences of Moldova.
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the city has become a relatively lively and well appointed capital, with a much higher standard of living than most rural areas.
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