Any research on Romania will not be complete unless you visit this site. Included are links to historical sites, culture and society sites, and government sites.

Learn about religion in Romania, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.

Learn about core health indicators in Romania in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.

This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Romania. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...

Explore statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Romania in Southeastern Europe.

BBC News offers general information on the Balkan country of Romania. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events related internet sources, and recent news...

The BBC offers a brief but informative look at the Timisoara Massacre in 1989. Examines the causes of the protest and the bloodshed that followed. A great resource on the event.

Provides an overview of the culture of Romania. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Romania, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

A brief overview of Romania's economy and its relationship with the World Bank Group.

This resource offers a very detailed report on the activities of the Germans and Romanians during World War 2 related to the deportation and killing of Jewish people.

The BBC offers a look back one decade later at the Timisoara Massacre and Romanian Revolution which ousted Nicolae Ceausescu. Describes reasons for the protests and massacres and explores the controversy surrounding the overthrow of...

The BBC offers a thorough and detailed timeline of Romania. Broken into three segments: 1916-55, 1965-89 (Under Ceausescu), and 1990-2003 (Towards Reform). It continues with history up to 2007. An excellent resource for learning about...

One December 25, 1989, Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu were tried by a military tribunal and shot by a firing squad. This is a short recounting of the event.

This site presents a history of eastern Europe from the eleventh to the seventeenth century. It contains a section of Transylvania under the Hapsburgs.

This article discusses the Soviet Union's occupation of Romania during the Cold War.

A lengthy biography of the life of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Chronicles his early life, rise to power, political and economic powers, and ultimate demise. Ceausescu is a good person to study to learn about the end of communism...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Romanian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

A look at the political career of Communist leader, Nicolae Ceausescu.

A great overview of the life of Romanian leader Nicolae Ceausescu. Includes his background and a detailed timeline of his life. A great resource for learning about his life and times.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Romanians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

Overview of the collapse of communism at the end of the 1980s and early 1990s ushered in by Mikhail Gorbachev and his reforms.

This article is a reference to Severus's military rule and how he was able to maintain it.