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Living in Romania: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Romania.

Guide updated byVeedushi Bissessur, on 20 July 2021

As one of Europe's biggest countries, Romania is very open and welcoming towards expatriates. As a friendly multicultural country, it holds a great natural wealth, rural traditions and folk culture, as well as a fascinating architecture.

If you wish to move to a country where time is rather insignificant and where you will be entitled to a calm and relaxed lifestyle, Romania is the ideal destination for you.

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