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 ==== Dacia ====
 The Dacian state was located in what is now Romania and was conquered in the early 2nd century AD by Emperor Trajan (98-117), who defeated the Dacian king Decebal and captured his capital Sarmizegetusa. [([[https://www.worldhistory.org/dacia/|World History]])]
+==== Population ====
+According to 2013 data, the country has a population of 19.96 million people - with 1.913 million living in Bucharest alone. [([[https://www.statista.com/statistics/455918/urbanization-in-romania/|Statista]])]
+==== Independence ====
+Romania regained its independence from the Ottoman Empire on May 9, 1877. [([[https://history.state.gov/countries/romania|Office of the Historian]])]
+==== Day of the Dead ====
+Romania does not celebrate the Day of the Dead as we know it. Instead, everyone remembers the graves of their loved ones on the day they see fit - usually the date of the burial or another important date associated with the deceased. On this day, the family gathers for a service at the church, during which food is blessed. Afterward, everyone visits the grave of the deceased, where they share the blessed food. [([[https://www.imperialtransilvania.com/2021/11/01/read-more/argomenti/traditions/articolo/the-day-of-the-dead-an-ancient-tradition.html|Imperial Transilvania]])]
+==== Martisor ====
+Every year on the first day of March, there is a special atmosphere throughout the country. It is all because of Martisor, the "Festival of Spring". On this day, Romanians are exceptionally friendly, with each other well, smile at people they don't know and give each other presents. The symbol of this holiday is a red and white bow made of strings. Men wear it pinned to their clothes at the level of the left breast, while women tie it around their wrists. On this day it is mainly men who give gifts to women. [([[https://www.caasco.com/CAA-Magazine/Destinations/2021/5-spring-festivals-around-the-world|CAA Magazine]])]
+==== Tanjaua Festival ====
+Tanjaua is the festival of the first plough of the year. This tradition is celebrated mainly in the villages, where a procession of residents in ceremonial costumes passes through its streets. [([[https://worldtravelfamily.com/the-ploughing-festival-hoteni-maramures-romania/|World Travel Family]])]
+==== Sâmbra Oilor ====
+Sâmbra Oilor, or the festival of the first shepherds' departure with their flock of sheep into the mountains. It takes place every year in May on the hill of Huta-Certeze. [([[https://theculturetrip.com/europe/romania/articles/12-traditions-only-romanians-can-understand/|The Culture Trip]])]
+==== Tye smallest banknote ====
+According to the Guinness Book of Records, in 1917 Romania's Ministry of Finance issued the world's smallest banknote, worth 10 bani. [([[https://www.romania-insider.com/romanian-10-bani-note-sets-world-record-for-smallest-paper-bill|Romania Insider]])]
+==== Transfagarasan Highway ====
+According to the Guinness Book of Records, in 1917 Romania's Ministry of Finance issued the world's smallest banknote, worth 10 bani. [([[https://www.travelgeekery.com/transfagarasan-highway-most-scenic-road-romania/|Travel Geekery]])]
+==== Room of reconciliation ====
+In a small village of Biertan located in the central part of Romania, there is a church with a rather peculiar room. It functioned for nearly three centuries, starting from the 15th century. Married couples who wanted to divorce were locked in it, hence the name "room of reconciliation". In this room, there was one small bed, one chair, one spoon, and a bowl. According to sources, after such "detention" one couple decided to divorce. [([[https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20170707-a-medieval-remedy-for-divorce|BBC]])]
+==== Largest flag in the world ====
+On May 27, 2013, Romanians broke the record for the largest flag in the world. [([[https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/worlds-largest-flag-unfurled-in-romania/|CBS News]])]
+==== Vodka in a box ====
+On Romanian store shelves, you can find vodka in a box. The packaging of "Scandic Pop Vodka" resembles a box of juice for children. In addition, it comes with a straw. However, the strength is slightly lower than the traditional vodka - 37.5%. [([[https://www.tyla.com/tasty/food-and-drink-you-can-now-buy-vodka-in-a-juice-box-complete-with-straw-20180201|Tyla]])]
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