What Are People From Romania Called?

Name: Romania
Address: Eastern Europe, Romania

Eastern Europe, Romania

Romania

People from Romania are called:

People from Romania are called Romanian.

Demonym:

Romanian

Pronunciation:

/roʊˈmeɪniən/

About Romania

Capital city: Bucharest.
EU member since 2007, Schengen area member since 2024.
Largest country in Southeast Europe with diverse landscapes.
Known for Dracula legend, Carpathian Mountains, and Black Sea coast.

Quick Facts

Population:: 19,015,088 (2024 est.)
Country:: Romania
Region:: Eastern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the Latin 'Romanus', meaning 'citizen of Rome', reflecting the Roman heritage.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Hungary

west of Romania

People are called:

Hungarian

Bulgaria

south of Romania

People are called:

Bulgarian

Serbia

southwest of Romania

People are called:

Serbian

Quick Facts

Population:: 19,015,088 (2024 est.)
Country:: Romania
Region:: Eastern Europe

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