Romania

From Heterodontosaurus Balls

Wake up Romanians from your sleep of death
Into which you've been sunk by the barbaric tyrants.
Now or never, sow a new fate for yourself
To which even your cruel enemies will bow!

Romanian National Anthem (Deșteaptă-te, române!)

Romania is a country located in Europe, at the crossroads of Central, Eastern and Southeastern. He borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to the east, and the Black Sea to the southeast. He has a predominantly continental climate, and an area of 238,397 km2 (92,046 sq mi) with a population of 19 million people (2023). Romania is the twelfth-largest country in Europe and the sixth-most populous member state of the European Union.

Romania's obsessed with removing Gypsy from his clay and is often seen arguing with Gypsys. Like Serbia and Slovakia, Romania hates Hungary, often fighting or arguing with him, but it's not always the case, in spite of their differences they can sometimes into friends. He is one of the most religious countryballs, Vatican City has a great opinion of it, which is unusual considering he is not of Catholic.

Romania's national day is on 1 December (The Great Union), but his birthday is on 24 January 1859 (The Little Union), when Wallachia and Moldavia united. Romania has a population of 19.64 million people (2023).

Istorie (History)

From the dissolution of Provisional Council of National Unity in 1991 onwards, Romania experienced significant political and social changes, starting with the adoption of a new constitution via a national referendum on 8 December 1991. The peaceful transition of power in 1996 saw Emil Constantinescu elected as President, succeeding Ion Iliescu. In 1999, Romania began NATO membership negotiations, leading to his official accession on 29 March 2004. Ion Iliescu returned to the presidency in 2000, and Traian Băsescu succeeded him in 2004, winning re-election in 2009. Romania became a member of the European Union on 1 January 2007, marking a pivotal moment in its post-communist integration into Western political and economic structures. Political instability emerged in 2012 with Băsescu’s suspension and reinstatement, highlighting ongoing governance challenges.

Klaus Iohannis was elected president in 2014 and re-elected in 2019. In 2015, the Colectiv nightclub fire spurred widespread protests, leading to Prime Minister Victor Ponta's resignation and Dacian Cioloș's appointment. Anti-corruption protests erupted again in 2017 and 2018, reflecting public frustration with governmental corruption. The political landscape saw further fragmentation with the 2020 legislative elections, resulting in Florin Cîțu's short-lived term as Prime Minister, which ended in a 2021 no-confidence vote and Nicolae Ciucă’s subsequent appointment. Romania's geopolitical significance was underscored in 2022 when it supported Ukrainian refugees during the Russian invasion. In 2023, Romania engaged in regional security discussions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, while the country continues to navigate his political and social developments leading up to the 2024 elections.

On March, the third month of 2024, Romania, along with Bulgaria, officially joins the Schengen Area. But the borders that were opened up were only air and maritime borders.

Cultură (Culture)

The Mămăligă

Romanian culture is a rich tapestry woven from its diverse historical influences, including Dacian, Roman, Ottoman, Hungarian, and Slavic elements. Known for its vibrant traditions in folklore, music, dance, and festivals, Romania also boasts a strong literary and artistic heritage with figures like Mihai Eminescu. The country is famous for its distinct architecture, including medieval castles, wooden churches, and the unique blend of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Romanian cuisine, characterized by hearty dishes like sarmale and mămăligă, reflects its agrarian roots and multicultural history. This blend of ancient traditions and modern influences creates a unique and dynamic cultural identity.

Relations (Relaţii)

Prieteni (Friends)

  • Moldova - My sister that I am going to sell on the black market whom I will protect from Russia. She also borrowed my flag and put her coat of arms on it. Also fights corruption.
  • Bulgaria - We used to be enemies during our kingdom days, but now we are BEST FRIENDS FOREVER! He are of Slavic origin, while I'm of Latin origin, but we like to go on vacation on each other's clay and both hate our corrupt politicians. We also entered Cool Europeans Club together in 2007!
  • Franţa - She was my role model when I was born. She helped me a lot in World War I too. BUT PLEASE TELL YOUR CHILD TO CHANGE HIS FLAG!!!

Neutru (Neutral)

Inamici (Enemies)

Cum să desenezi (How to draw)

Fun fact: Romania's flag is almost identical to Chad's flag.

Flag of Romania
  1. Draw a ball.
  2. Fill it with three vertical stripes in this order of colour, left to right: blue, yellow, red
  3. Draw the eyes and your done!
Color Name HEX
Catalina Blue #002B7F
Metallic Yellow #FCD116
Philippine Red #CE1126

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