Is Transnistria a real country?

Transnistria, officially the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR), is an unrecognized breakaway state located in the narrow strip of land between the river Dniester and the Moldovan–Ukrainian border that is internationally recognized as part of Moldova. Its capital and largest city is Tiraspol.

What countries recognize Transnistria?

Although Transnistria declared independence in 1990, no United Nations member recognises its sovereignty and the region is considered by the UN to be part of Moldova. As of 2011, only Abkhazia, the Republic of Artsakh and South Ossetia recognise its independence, all themselves states with limited recognition.

Does Transnistria have an airport?

Airport. Currently, no airport in Transnistria has scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.

Do you need a visa for Transnistria?

Transnistria does not require foreign visitors to obtain a visa; they can stay for up to 45 days without a residence permit.

Is Transnistria safe to visit?

There has not been fighting in Transnistria for many years. Indeed, Transnistria is a very safe place for travel. By far the biggest threat to visitors are scams. Despite scare reports, Tiraspol is very welcoming, mainly because it gets so few tourists.

What language is spoken in Transnistria?

Russian
MoldovanUkrainian
Transnistria/Official languages
Russian – Of course, the primary language of Transnistria is Russian. It’s the first of the three official languages of Transnistria. It’s also widely spoken in neighboring Moldova also due to the Russian influence on the country throughout the years of the Soviet Union.

Can I enter Transnistria?

The EU-and US-citizens have the right to visit Transnistria without visa. Tourists who have the valid visa of Republic of Moldova can enter Transnistria according to this visa. If you enter Transnistria by bus, you receive the migration card at the border. Just show your passport to border people.

Where is the capital of the Transnistria Republic?

Transnistria, or Transdniestria, officially the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, (PMR; Russian: Приднестровская Молдавская Республика), is a breakaway state in the narrow strip of land between the river Dniester and the territory of Ukraine that is internationally recognized as part of Moldova. Its capital is Tiraspol.

Is there a country called Transnistria in Europe?

Transnistria (locally called by its Russian name, Pridnestrovie (Приднестровие), and occasionally, in English, Trans-Dniester) is a country in eastern Europe. It seceded from — but is still claimed by — Moldova, and is only recognised by the other breakaway states of the former Soviet Union — Abkhazia, Nagorno-Karabakh and South Ossetia.

Where is the main transportation route in Transnistria?

The main transportation route in Transnistria is the road from Tiraspol to Rîbnița through Dubăsari. North and south of Dubăsari it passes through the lands of the villages controlled by Moldova (Doroțcaia, Cocieri, Roghi, while Vasilievca is entirely situated east of the road).

Is the Republic of Moldova a part of Transnistria?

All UN member states consider Transnistria a legal part of the Republic of Moldova. Only the partially recognised states of South Ossetia, Artsakh, and Abkhazia have recognised Transnistria as a sovereign entity after it declared independence from Moldova in 1990 with Tiraspol as its declared capital.