a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet but achieved independence in 1991
"After years of being part of the Soviet Union, Moldova emerged as an independent landlocked republic in eastern Europe following its declaration of sovereignty in 1991."
A country in Europe, situated between Romania to the west and Ukraine to the east, north and south. Official name: Republic of Moldova.
"Moldova is a small European nation located between Romania and Ukraine."
The origin of the name Moldova is unclear, and its exact meaning remains unknown. Scholars refer to the entry on Romanian Moldova for various theories regarding its derivation.