What is the capital of Romania?
The capital of Romania is Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital city and seat of government of Romania, a country in Southeast Europe. Romania uses the ISO codes RO and ROU, and its international dialling code is +40. The currency in use is the Romanian leu (RON).
For the full profile of Romania, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Romania country page. The country has an estimated population of 19,020,271 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Romania
- Capital: Bucharest
- Region: Southeast Europe
- Currency: Romanian leu (RON)
- Calling code: +40
- Flag emoji: 🇷🇴
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Romania?
The capital of Romania is Bucharest.
Is Bucharest the largest city in Romania?
Bucharest is the capital of Romania and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Bucharest?
Bucharest, like the rest of Romania, uses the Romanian leu (RON, symbol lei).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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