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Guide to culture, legislation and children’s welfare in Romania
Author: Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB) Last Updated: 29 July 2011 Publication Date: 10 February 2010 One of a series of country reports providing background information about customs, childhood and legislation that will help UK social workers when working with families from different cultural backgrounds. |
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Population
Language
Ethnic breakdown
Religion
Customs, cultures and belief systems
The position of children within Romanian society
Issues of custom or etiquette to bear in mind when working with Romanian families or children
The legal framework around child welfare
Issues around adoption and international movement of children
Snapshot of migration trends
Support organisations in the UK
Further information and advice
Population
21.9 million (July 2011 est.)[1]
Language
Romanian 91% (official), Hungarian 6.7%, Romany (Gypsy) 1.1%, other 1.2%[2]
Ethnic breakdown
Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German 0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)[3]
Religion
Eastern Orthodox 86.8%, Protestant 7.5%, Roman Catholic 4.7%, other (mostly Muslim) and unspecified 0.9%, none 0.1% (2002 census)[4]
Customs, cultures and belief systems
Romania has a complex historical heritage including Slavic (for example, Orthodox Church) and Latin (for example, Roman) influences.
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