Definition of Romania

Romania

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Noun
1. a Balkan republic in southeastern Europe
(synonym) Roumania, Rumania
(hypernym) Balkan country, Balkan nation, Balkan state
(part-holonym) Europe
(member-meronym) Romanian, Rumanian
(part-meronym) Bucharest, Bucharesti, Bucuresti, capital of Romania

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romania
n : a balkan republic in southeastern europe [syn: romania, roumania, rumania]

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Background
The principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia - for centuries under the suzerainty of the Turkish Ottoman Empire - secured their autonomy in 1856; they united in 1859 and a few years later adopted the new name of Romania. The country gained recognition of its independence in 1878. It joined the Allied Powers in World War I and acquired new territories following the conflict. In 1940, it allied with the Axis powers and participated in the 1941 German invasion of the USSR. Three years later, overrun by the Soviets, Romania signed an armistice. The post-war Soviet occupation led to the formation of a Communist "people's republic" in 1947 and the abdication of the king. The decades-long rule of dictator Nicolae CEAUSESCU, who took power in 1965, and his Securitate police state became increasingly oppressive and draconian through the 1980s. CEAUSESCU was overthrown and executed in late 1989. Former Communists dominated the government until 1996, when they were swept from power by a fractious coalition of centrist parties. In 2000, the center-left Social Democratic Party (PSD) became Romania's leading party, governing with the support of the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR). The opposition center-right alliance formed by the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Democratic Party (PD) scored a surprise victory over the ruling PSD in December 2004 presidential elections. The PNL-PD alliance maintains a parliamentary majority with the support of the UDMR, the Humanist Party (PUR), and various ethnic minority groups. Although Romania completed accession talks with the European Union (EU) in December 2004, it must continue to address rampant corruption - while invigorating lagging economic and democratic reforms - before it can achieve its hope of joining the EU, tentatively set for 2007. Romania joined NATO in March of 2004.

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In 2000, Romania introduced measures on asylum, visas and money laundering but more progress is needed on border controls and rights of foreigners.(See Enlargement: Romania)

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Ilie, Adrian
Valencia & Romania

Birthdate: April 20, 1974
Birthplace: Craiova, Romania
Height: 178 cms
Weight: 72 kgs
Position: Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 21 caps, 5 goals (as of June 23, 1998)
Debut in Championship: April 12, 1992 (vs. Arges 2-0)

Adrian Ilie is a quite complete forward, that mixes capacity and technique. He is not a classical center forward, but rather he prefers to pull up from behind, like a secondary point, exhibiting a great strength in order to arrive with danger to the contrary area. Left and of vertical soccer, Adrian has a good dribbles and he is a great free kick shooter. Also, Ilie demonstrate an important capacity of fight in each match.
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Chivu, Christian Eugen
Ajax Amsterdam & Romania

Birthdate: October 26, 1980
Birthplace: Resita, Romania
Height: 1.76 mts
Weight: 70 kgs
Position: Defender
International: 5 caps, 1 goals (as of August 3, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: CSM Resita, Universitatea Craiova
Transfer Fee: -
The youngest player in the Romanian squad of Euro 2000 made his international debut in August 1999 in a 2-2 draw against Cyprus. Previously, he won 20 under-21 caps. He was snapped up by Ajax in August 1999, and played 21 matches in his first season with the Amsterdam club. He previously played for home-town club CSM Resita and FC Universitatea Craiova in Romania. Scored Romania's Euro 2000 first goal vs England to give them his first triumph ever in an Euro Cup.

Craioveanu, Gheorghe
Villareal & Romania

Birthdate: February 14, 1968
Birthplace: Craiova, Romania
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 75 kg
Position: Forward
International: 25 caps, 6 goals
World Cups: 1 (1998)
Previous Clubs: Universitatea Craiova Transfer Fee: -

Galca, Constantin
Espanyol & Romania
Birthdate: March 8, 1972
Birthplace: Bucharest, Romania
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 71 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 42 caps, 3 goals
World Cups: 2 (1994, 1998)
Previous Clubs: Arges Pitesti, Steaua Bucharest, Mallorca
Transfer Fee: -
Another player who featured in Euro 96, as well as the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, Galca provides Romania with a strong midfield presence. A born winner, he won four league titles with Steaua Bucuresti before moving to Spain. He adapted quickly and illustrated his eye for goal with 13 goals in 34 games for Real Mallorca in his first season,1996/97. Widely regarded for his excellent passing ability.

Hagi, Gheorghe
Galatasaray & Romania

Birthdate: December 5, 1965
Birthplace: Constanza, Romania
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Position: Midfielder (Center)
International: 120 caps, 34 goals
World Cups: 3 (1990, 1994, 1998)
Previous Clubs: Farul Constanza, Sportul Studentesc, Steaua Bucharest, Real Madrid, Brescia, FC Barcelona
Transfer Fee: -
Known as the ‘Maradona of the Carpathians’, Hagi is, however, a legend in his own right. Romania’s greatest-ever player has played more games and scored more goals for his country than anyone else, and though robbed of some pace, he still possesses a considerable threat, particularly with his left foot. The six-times Romanian Player of the Year played five matches at Euro 84 and Euro 96, and he played 12 matches and scored two goals at the 1990, 1994 and 1998 World Cups. He made his international debut back in 1983 but was probably at the peak of his powers in the 1994 FIFA World Cup when he played a big part in Romania’s progress to the quarter-finals. After scoring with an extravagant long-distance shot against Colombia in the group stage, he struck Romania’s decisive third goal in a thrilling 3-2 second-round win against Argentina. Retired after the 1998 World Cup, only to be persuaded to return, but the player voted Romanian Player of the Century will definitely quit after Euro 2000. His club achievements have seen him win three league titles each with Steaua Bucaresti and Galatasaray SK, and a UEFA Super Cup with Steaua. His creative genius inspired Steaua, whom he joined in 1986, to the 1989 European Cup Final where they were beaten by AC Milan. He later played for Brescia Calcio in Italy and had spells with the two giants of Spanish football, Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona. He joined current club Galatasaray SK in the summer of 1997.

Moldovan, Viorel
Fenerbahçe & Romania

Birthdate: July 8, 1972
Birthplace: Bistrita, Romania
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 72 kg
Position: Forward
International: 46 caps, 19 goals
World Cups: 1 (1998)
Previous Clubs: Gloria Bistrita, Dinamo Bucharest, Neuchatel, Grasshopper Zurich, Coventry City
Transfer Fee: $6.50 Millions of Dollars
He was top scorer in the Swiss League for Grasshopper in 1995/96 and 1996/97, but failed to continue that record when he moved to England with Coventry City - scoring two goals in seven games. After that short and unsuccessful stay in England, Moldovan moved to Fenerbahçe in Turkey. A powerful, thick-set striker with a natural scorer’s instinct, he made his international debut in 1993 against Israel and is now a first-choice in the Romania team, forming a highly effective partnership with Adrian Ilie.

Mutu, Adrian
Inter Milan & Romania

Birthdate: January 8, 1979
Birthplace: Pitesti, Romania
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 74 kg
Position: Forward
International: 5 caps, 1 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Arges Dacia, Dinamo Bucharest
Transfer Fee: -
Mutu provided much of the ammunition needed for FC Dinamo Bucuresti to storm to the top of the Romanian league standings by the 1999/2000 season winter break, but his 18 goals in 20 matches also provided Internazionale FC with enough interest to acquire his services. Capped at U-16, U-18 and U-21 levels, Mutu made his full international debut in Romania’s 2-0 defeat to Greece on 29 March 2000. Began his career with local side FC Arges-Dacia Pitesti before joining Dinamo. 1999-2000 Top scorer in the romanian championship, even though he only played half season.

Petrescu, Dan
Chelsea & Romania

Birthdate: December 22, 1967
Birthplace: Bucharest, Romania
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Position: Defender
International: 89 caps, 12 goals
World Cups: 2 (1994, 1998)
Previous Clubs: Steaua Bucharest, Foggia, Genoa, Sheffield Wednesday
Transfer Fee: -
One of the finest exponents of the right wing-back role, Petrescu has great experience of major finals. He played nine matches and scored one goal in the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, and was one of Romania’s best players at Euro 96. His solitary FIFA World Cup goal came against England in the 1998 finals, a dramatic late winner after a typical surge into the opposition penalty area. Now he is a very experienced player who has played in two of Europe’s strongest leagues, Italy’s Serie A and England’s Premier League. He has enjoyed plenty of success in a highly successful club career, winning three league titles and one cup with Steaua Bucuresti, and the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, the FA Cup and League Cup with Chelsea FC. Adept in defence, magnificent raiding forward, Petrescu is a tremendously versatile player who can play in defence and midfield - hence his excellence as a wing-back. He was named Romanian Player of 1999, and was also deservedly selected for Romania’s ‘Team of the Millennium’.

Popescu, Gheorge
Galatasaray & Romania

Birthdate: October 9, 1967
Birthplace: Calafat, Romania
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 80 kg
Position: Central Defender
International: 90 caps, 15 goals
World Cups: 3 (1990, 1994, 1998)
Previous Clubs: Universitatea Craiova, Steaua Bucharest, PSV Eindhoven, Tottenham Hotspur, FC Barcelona
Transfer Fee: -

Stelea, Bogdan
Salamanca & Romania

Birthdate: December 5, 1967
Birthplace: Bazna, Romania
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 85 kg
Position: Goalkeeper
International: 59 caps, 0 goals
World Cups: 2 (1994, 1998)
Previous Clubs: Standard Liege
Transfer Fee: -

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