Orthodox Christianity is the dominant religion with 96% of the population claiming membership in either of two Orthodox denominations, Moldovan (88%) or Bessarabian(8%).

What is the most common religion in Moldova?

The primary religion is Christianity, 90.1% of the population nominally being Eastern Orthodox according to data of the 2014 census. Administratively, there are two autonomous churches belonging to two autocephalous churches (Russian and Romanian) within the Eastern Orthodox communion.

Is Moldova a Catholic country?

Around 0.5% of the total population (around 20,000 people) of the Republic of Moldova is Catholic and the country forms a single diocese, the Diocese of Chişinău. At present, Moldova has one Catholic diocese, 13 parishes, 11 diocesan priests, 13 regular priests, 22 monks and 43 nuns from various monastic orders.

What are the top 3 religions of the country of Moldova?

DefinitionsSTATAMOUNTRANKMajor religion(s)ChristianityMuslim percentage of total population0.4%145th out of 184Muslim population15,000137th out of 177ReligionsEastern Orthodox 98%, Jewish 1.5%, Baptist and other 0.5%11 more rows

Is Moldova a safe place to live?

Moldova broke away from the former USSR in 1991, and is a very young country considering it only gained independence in 1992. There are some obstacles that can make traveling here difficult. However, the country is relatively safe and foreigners rarely report incidents of violent crime.

Is Moldova Safe 2020?

The landlocked Eastern European country of Moldova is is sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine. The capital city, Chisinau, is where most travelers go when visiting the country. However, the country is relatively safe and foreigners rarely report incidents of violent crime.

Where are Muslims in Cyprus?

Before the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, the Turkish Cypriots (the Muslim community of Cyprus) made up 18% of the islands population and lived throughout the island. Today, most of the estimated 264,172 Muslims are based in the north of the island.

Is Cyprus a good country to live?

Cyprus is one of the safest places in Europe. The crime rate is very low on both sides. Despite the division, Cyprus remains a very safe place both for tourists and expats. But on the whole, Cyprus is a safe and peaceful place to live.