Want to learn about Romania? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts โ all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Romania
| Capital | Bucharest |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 19,000,000 |
| Languages | Romanian |
| Currency | Romanian leu |
| National symbol | Golden Eagle |
| Famous food | Sarmale |
In Romania, people often speak Romanian. A friendly way to say hello is "Salut". ๐
Fun facts about Romania for kids
- Romania is home to the stunning Bran Castle, famous for its connections to the legend of Dracula!
- It has one of the heaviest buildings in the world โ the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest!
- The Transfฤgฤrฤศan highway weaves through the mountains and is known as one of the best driving roads in the world!
- Mฤrศiศor is a beautiful spring tradition where people cross red and white strings for luck.
- Wood carving and heavily decorated painted eggs are famous traditional crafts.
Famous places in Romania
- Bran Castle
- Palace of the Parliament
- Merry Cemetery
Nature and symbols of Romania
- Golden Eagle
- National sport: Football
Going to Romania with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Salut".
- Find Bucharest, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag ๐ท๐ด so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Sarmale at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Bran Castle.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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