1 place on the atlas covering folklore. Highlights include Dracula and Transylvanian legends.
| President | Nicusor Dan |
|---|---|
| Caretaker Prime Minister | Ilie Bolojan |
Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Romania’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
Bram Stoker's 1897 novel drew on local vampire folklore and on the name of a real ruler, Vlad the Impaler. Bran Castle, often linked with the story, is a popular visit.
This page brings together the people who lead Romania today, a short selection of well-known people from Romania, and the 1 place pinned for Romania on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Romania on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the folklore page.
As of July 2026: President: Nicusor Dan; Caretaker Prime Minister: Ilie Bolojan. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Well-known people connected with Romania include Vlad the Impaler (prince of Wallachia), Constantin Brancusi (sculptor), George Enescu (composer), Mihai Eminescu (national poet) and Nadia Comaneci (gymnast).
Folklore and music from Romania on the atlas include Dracula and Transylvanian legends. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
Choose See Romania on the map above, or search for Romania on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.