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Unification of Moldavia and Wallachia

Okay kiddo, some time ago there were two countries called Moldavia and Wallachia. They were next to each other and they had a similar language and culture. However, they were ruled by different kings and queens, so sometimes they would have disagreements and even fights.

One day, some people from both Moldavia and Wallachia thought it would be a good idea if they joined together and become one big country. This way they could work together and become stronger. They even chose a name for their new country, called Romania.

But it wasn't that easy, because some kings and queens didn't want to give up their power and some people had different opinions about how things should be done. It took many years and several attempts until they finally managed to unite Moldavia and Wallachia into Romania.

Now, Romania is a country where Moldavians and Wallachians live together and work together to make their country a better place. They share a common history and culture, even though they have different traditions and dialects.