City in northeastern Romania; population (2002) 328,900. It has chemical, machinery, electronic, and textile industries. It was the capital of the principality of Moldavia 15681889.
The blue and white triband is based on the flag of the Central American Federation (CAF), a grouping of African states imposed by the British government in 1953. The stars represent the Federation's five original members. Effective date: 18 January 1949.