Gagauzia (Moldova)

Capital City

Comrat

Former Language

Gagauz, Romanian, Russian

Population

172.500

Member Year of TURKSOY

1999

Area

1,832 km2

Ethnic Structure

Gagauzs 82%, Moldavian 7.8%, Bulgarians 4.8% and others

Biggest Cities

Congaz, Dezghingea, Avdarma, Chirsova, Tvar

January 7-8 Feast of Christ

May 6 Hıdırellez

July 30 Gagauz’s Native Language Day

August 27 Independence Day of Moldavia Republic

December 23 Establishment Day of Gagauzi