Transnistria, also known as Pridnestrovie, is a mostly unrecognized country located between the Dniester River and Ukraine. Internationally recognized as part of Moldova, it’s independence is only recognized by Abkhazia and South Ossetia, both of which are partially recognized countries. In 1990, fearing Moldovan reunification with Romania and the marginalization of its Russian-speaking population, the region declared independence. Its capital is Tiraspol. Fun fact: Transnistria has its own currency, the Transnistrian ruble, with unique plastic coins.
