Moldova is a land-locked country in Eastern Europe, bordered to its north and north-east, Ukraine and its south and west by Romania.

Moldova lies to the east of the of the Carpathian Mountains and the majority of the country lies between the Prut and Dniester rivers. The region is made up of very fertile hilly plains with rich black soil covering.

The country has a mild and sunny climate thanks to the neighboring Black Sea. Moldova also sports a rugged countryside which is popular for its outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and horseback riding.