Discovering Moldova: Exploring the Hidden Gem of Europe

• Geography
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Discovering Moldova: Exploring the Hidden Gem of Europe

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the physical and human geography of Moldova.

What do you already know about the geography of Moldova?

Which countries boarder Moldova?

Introduction to Moldova

Moldova is a small landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south.

What is the longest river in Moldova?

1. Danube
2. Dniester
3. Thames
4. Seine

Physical Geography

The longest river in Moldova is the Dniester, which flows for 1,352 km. 

In which direction does Dniester flow?

1. North to South
2. East to West
3. North-west to South-east
4. South-East to North-West

What is the higest point in Moldova?

1. Mount Moldoveanu
2. Mount Hoverla
3. Mount Rysy
4. Dealul Bălănești

Dealul Bălănești

The highest point is Dealul Bălănești, standing at 430 meters above sea level.

What is Moldova's population?

1. 5 million
2. 3 million
3. 2.6 million
4. 26 million

Population and Urban Areas

Moldova has a population of approximately 2.6 million people, with the main urban areas being Chișinău, Tiraspol, and Bălți.

What is viticulture?

1. Cultivation and harvesting of grapes
2. Cultivation and harvesting of vegetables
3. Cultivation and harvesting of cereals
4. Cultivation and harvesting of flowers

Economic Activity

The economy of Moldova is based on agriculture, viticulture, and manufacturing, with a focus on wine production.

Extraordinary Fact

Moldova is known for having the largest wine cellar in the world, the Mileștii Mici.

How many bottles of wine are there in Mileștii Mici?

1. 200,000
2. 2,000
3. 2,000,000
4. 20,000

Mileștii Mici

which stretches for 250 kilometers and holds over 2 million bottles of wine.

Natural Disasters

Moldova is prone to natural disasters such as floods and droughts, which can impact the agricultural sector and livelihoods.

What is the main focus of the economy in Moldova?

1. Agriculture
2. Mining
3. Manufacturing
4. Viticulture

Which city is the capital of Moldova?

1. Tiraspol
2. Bălți
3. Chișinău
4. Sibiu

What is the highest point in Moldova?

1. Năpădeni
2. Dealul Bălănești
3. Codru
4. Scarfell

Which river is the longest in Moldova?

1. Danube
2. Dniester
3. Prut
4. Seine

What are the main countries bordering Moldova?

1. Ukraine
2. Russia
3. Romania
4. Poland

Homework

Food for Friendship video

Environment and Challenges

The environment in Moldova faces challenges related to deforestation, soil erosion, and pollution, affecting the country's natural resources.

Language and Religion

The official language of Moldova is Romanian, and the predominant religion is Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

Wildlife in Moldova

Moldova is home to diverse wildlife, including species such as deer, wild boars, foxes, and various bird species.

Would you like to visit Moldova?

Yes

No

Unsure

What wildlife species can be found in Moldova?

1. Deer
2. Lions
3. Wild boars
4. Kangaroos

Does Moldova have a coastline and marine life?

1. Yes, it has a coastline and diverse marine life
2. No, it is a landlocked country

What is the predominant religion in Moldova?

1. Islam
2. Eastern Orthodox Christianity
3. Buddhism
4. Atheist

What is the official language of Moldova?

1. Romanian
2. Russian
3. English
4. Ukrainian

What are some of the environmental challenges faced by Moldova?

1. Deforestation
2. Drought
3. Pollution
4. Industrialization

Which, of the countries you have explored, would you like to visit most?

Argentina

DRC

Philippines

South Korea

Mexico

Canada

Sri Lanka

France

Portugal

Sweden

Why did you choose that country?

Homework

Food for Friendship

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.