Moara, Suceava facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moara
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Wooden Orthodox church in Moara
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Location in Suceava County
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 Moara, Suceava
Location in Romania
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| Country |  Romania |
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| County | Suceava | |
| Population
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| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) | |
Moara is a special kind of local area in Romania, called a commune. It's found in Suceava County, which is in the northeastern part of Romania, a region known as Bukovina. Think of a commune as a group of villages that work together.
Moara commune is made up of eight different villages. These villages are Bulai, Frumoasa, Groapa Vlădichii, Liteni, Moara Carp, Moara Nica, Vornicenii Mari, and Vornicenii Mici. The main village, where the commune's center is located, is Moara Nica.
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Discovering Moara Commune
Moara is located in a beautiful part of Romania. It's a place where you can see how different communities have lived together over time. The commune's name, "Moara," actually means "mill" in Romanian, which might give you a clue about its history or geography.
What is a Commune?
In Romania, a commune is a type of administrative division. It's like a small local government area, usually made up of several villages. The people living in these villages are part of the same commune, and they share local services and administration. It's a way to organize smaller communities.
Villages of Moara
As we mentioned, Moara commune includes eight villages. Each village has its own unique character and history. For example, Vornicenii Mari and Vornicenii Mici are two of these villages. They are named "Mari" (meaning "Big") and "Mici" (meaning "Small"), which helps tell them apart.
A Look at History
One interesting historical fact about Moara involves the village of Vornicenii Mari. For a long time, from 1785 to 1941, this village was home to a group of people called the Székelys of Bukovina. The Székelys are a special group of Hungarians. They lived in this area for many years, bringing their own culture and traditions.
This shows how different groups of people have lived and contributed to the history of places like Moara.
Notable People from Moara
Sometimes, people from a certain place become well-known for their achievements. Moara has its own notable person.
Ilie Ivanciuc: A Sports Star
One person from Moara who became famous is Ilie Ivanciuc. He was a professional rugby union player. Rugby is a team sport played with an oval-shaped ball. Ilie Ivanciuc played this sport at a high level, representing his community and country.
Images for kids
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Map showing Moara's location in Suceava County.
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The coat of arms for Moara commune.
See also
In Spanish: Moara para niños
