MOLDOVA

CURRENCY: Moldova Leu (MDL), but the Russian Rouble (R) is still in use.MDL 1 = R 1,000.

EXCHANGE RATE: R 5,765 = US$1.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Moldovian.

POPULATION: 3,947,000.

CAPITAL: Kishinev.

INTERNATIONAL CODE: TELEPHONE 7.

CURRENCY CONTROLS: Moldova Lei (MDL) is the official currency, but the Russian Rouble is widely circulated.The import and export of the lei is restricted.It is forbidden to non-residents, except to Romanians which are allowed to bring in and out up to 2,500 Moldovan Lei.
All imported foreign currencies as travelers checks or bank notes should be declared at customs upon entry and the declaration retained and produced whenever you change money.All foreign exchange transaction must be certified.
There is no limit upon the amount of foreign currency that may be imported.However, amounts over US$ 50,000 must be transferred on a clearing basis.Foreign currency exports are limited to the amount imported and declared.On departure you can exchange any remaining Roubles or Lei for foreign currency notes.

GAMING INFORMATION: There is one casino operating in Moldova.Gambling is restricted to foreign tourists and nationals 18 years or older.