European Roller
This brilliantly blue-and-chestnut bird nests in the oak forests of Moldova and is famous for its tumbling, rolling flight during courtship displays.
Flag of Moldova
Field Report
Moldova is a small, landlocked country tucked between Romania and Ukraine in Eastern Europe, a land of rolling hills, vineyard-covered valleys, and rivers that have carried traders and travelers for centuries. It is one of the least-visited and least-known countries in Europe, which makes it a fascinating place to discover. Many people there have heard only a little about Jesus, and Christians around the world are praying that God's Word would reach every corner of this quiet, remarkable nation.
From the Field Notebook
European Roller
This brilliantly blue-and-chestnut bird nests in the oak forests of Moldova and is famous for its tumbling, rolling flight during courtship displays.
European Ground Squirrel
This small, short-eared squirrel lives in Moldova's open grasslands and whistles sharply to warn its neighbors when danger is near.
Danube Bleak
This small silvery fish swims in Moldova's rivers and streams and is an important part of the local fishing tradition along the Prut and Dniester rivers.
Mămăligă
A thick, golden porridge made from cornmeal, mămăligă has been a staple of Moldovan tables for centuries and is eaten alongside cheese, sour cream, or stew.
Plăcintă
These thin, flaky pastries are filled with everything from sour cherries and apples to cottage cheese and potatoes, and they are found at nearly every family gathering.
Zeamă
A comforting chicken noodle soup seasoned with lovage and lemon juice, zeamă is the dish Moldovan families reach for when someone is tired or under the weather.
Moldova is one of the smallest countries in Europe, roughly the size of the state of Maryland, yet it is home to over 2.5 million people.
Moldova produces more wine per square mile than almost any other country on earth, and one winery there holds a Guinness World Record for having the largest wine cellar in the world.
The Dniester River forms much of Moldova's eastern border and has been a highway for trade and travel across this region for thousands of years.
A narrow strip of land on Moldova's eastern edge called Transnistria broke away in 1992 and declared itself a separate republic, though almost no country in the world recognizes it as one.
Moldova is a landlocked country, meaning it has no coast at all — the nearest sea, the Black Sea, is in neighboring Ukraine and Romania.
Daily Life
71
Years life expectancy
99%
Can read and write
86%
Kids go to school
Missions Field Report
Moldova is home to 12 distinct people groups — 2 of them haven’t yet heard about Jesus.
A majority of Moldova's people follow Christianity (76.5%). Evangelical Christians make up about 1.2% of the population.
What People Believe
Unreached People Groups
These are communities of people who haven’t had the chance to hear about Jesus yet. They need missionaries — and they need kids like you to pray for them.
Deaf
7,800 people
Tatar, Crimean
1,900 people
Prayer Journal
Tick each one as you pray. God hears every word.