Nistru

Although independent from the USSR since 1991, Russian forces have remained on Moldovan territory east of the Nistru (Dnister) River supporting the Slavic majority population, mostly Ukrainians and Russians, who have proclaimed a "Transnistria" republic.

The 2001 CIA World Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Disputes -- international: separatist Transdniester region, comprising the area between the Nistru (Dniester) River and Ukraine, has its own de facto government, dominated by Moldovan Slavs

The 1999 CIA Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Moldova: separatist Transnistria region, comprising the area between the Nistru (Dniester) River and Ukraine, has its own de facto government, dominated by Moldovan Slavs

The 2001 CIA World Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Elevation extremes: lowest point: Nistru (Dnister) River 2 m highest point: Dealul Balanesti 430 m

The 2001 CIA World Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Moldova: lowest point: Nistru (Dnister) River 2 m highest point: Dealul Balanesti 430 m

The 2001 CIA World Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Although independent from the USSR since 1991, Russian forces have remained on Moldovan territory east of the Nistru (Dnister) River supporting the Slavic majority population, mostly Ukrainians and Russians, who have proclaimed a "Transnistria" republic.

The 2001 CIA World Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Dniester [river] (Nistru, Dnister) Moldova, Ukraine 46 18 N 30 17 E

The 2000 CIA World Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Although independent from the USSR since 1991, Russian forces have remained on Moldovan territory east of the Nistru (Dnister) River supporting the Slavic majority population (mostly Ukrainians and Russians) who have proclaimed a "Transnistria" republic.

The 2000 CIA World Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Disputes - international: separatist Transnistria region, comprising the area between the Nistru (Dniester) River and Ukraine, has its own de facto government, dominated by Moldovan Slavs

The 2000 CIA World Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Disputes - international: separatist Transnistria region, comprising the area between the Nistru (Dniester) River and Ukraine, has its own de facto government, dominated by Moldovan Slavs

The 2001 CIA World Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency