ROMANIA

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CURRENCY:

New Leu - RON, Symbol (plural) Lei

DENOMINATIONS:

NOTE: Lei500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and Leu1.

COIN: 50, 10, 5 and 1 bani.

US DOLLAR ACCEPTED?

N/A

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS AND ATMS:

While the credit card use is growing in Romania, it is not recommended to rely on these. Most major credit cards are accepted by main hotels some businesses in main towns. ATM machines will accept MasterCard and Visa in main towns.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE:

Euros can be used widely in Romania, and Pounds Sterling can be exchanged at most resorts. Main currency exchange services are at banks and bureaux de change - make sure to check rates in advance.

TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES:

Not recommended but are best in Euros and US dollars.

BANKING HOURS:

Mon-Fri 0900-1300.

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS:

Import and export of local currency is prohibited.

COUNTRY OVERVIEW:

Romania is situated in South East Central Europe. The country joined the EU in 2007 and has made changes to its economic and political system since the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989. The capital is Bucharest and the official language is Romanian.

POPULATION:

Around 21 million.

ECONOMY:

Romania is one of the poorest nations of the EU, and yet is ranked as an upper-middle income country. The economy has really only begun to become stable since 2000. It has experienced growth and unemployment rates have decreased. One of the main elements of the economy is tourism, thanks to its long history and landscape.