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UTC+2 |
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UTC+3 |
IANA Time Zone |
Europe/Chisinau |
CHISINAU time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Chișinău is the capital of the Republic of Moldova, located in the center of the country on the banks of the Bek River, a tributary of the Prut River, and is the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the country. Founded in the 15th century and dating back to 1466, the city was under Ottoman and Tsarist Russian rule before becoming the capital of a sovereign state after Moldova's independence in 1991. As an important hub of the agricultural country, Chisinau is characterized by machine building, food processing and light industry, as well as cultural and educational institutions such as the National University of Moldova and the National Museum. The city's architecture is a blend of Eastern European and Soviet-era features, with landmarks such as St. Constantine and Helen's Cathedrals, showcasing the city's diverse historical heritage.
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