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The Romanian Diaspora
Background
The Romanian diaspora refers to the population of Romanian people living outside Romania and Moldova. It is the fifth largest diaspora in the world relative to the domestic population.
Over the past 30 years, Romania has experienced significant emigration, with more than 36 million Romanians residing in other countries.
Distribution
Approximately 90% of the Romanian diaspora is concentrated in Europe, with the largest communities found in Italy, Spain, and Germany.
Italy
Italy hosts the largest Romanian diaspora community, with over 1 million Romanians residing in the country.
Spain
Spain is the second largest destination for Romanian emigrants, with over 700,000 Romanians living there.
Germany
The Romanian diaspora in Germany is the third largest in Europe, with over 600,000 Romanians residing in the country.
Causes
Romanian migration is driven by a combination of economic, social, and political factors, including:
- Lack of economic opportunities in Romania
- Higher salaries and better living conditions in Western Europe
- Political instability and corruption in Romania
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