11 Fun Facts about Moldova/Transnistria 
1. Transnistria is a 60km strip of land between Moldova and Ukraine.
2. Transnistria is only recognized as a country by Russia.
3. Transnistria has its own currency, president, government, border patrol, etc.
4. It is traditional to see large floor rugs hanging on the walls as decoration.
5. There are stray dogs and cats everywhere.
6. It felt like we were in the 1940s.
7. People still wear the giant Russian hats.
8. People love to stare at loud Americans.
9. They speak Russian, Romanian, and Moldovian.
10. You have to take your shoes off at the front door.
11. As a woman, you have to offer your hand to a man or they won’t shake.
Disclaimer: These facts are based only on my experience!
