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History of Moldova

Moldova is a country located in Eastern Europe. It used to be part of bigger countries like Russia and Romania. Moldova was first inhabited by a group of people called the Cucuteni-Trypillia culture. Later, the area was ruled by different kingdoms like the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire.

In the 19th century, Moldova became part of the Russian Empire until World War I. Afterwards, Moldova became part of Romania. During World War II, Moldova was occupied by Germany but eventually became part of the Soviet Union.

In the 1990s, Moldova declared its independence from the Soviet Union and became its own country. Today, Moldova is known for its beautiful scenery, wine-making, and cultural heritage.