Country Expert Report By DevR Period: Jan 1, 1700 to Feb 12, 2002 Romania and Hungary fight over Trann. Feb 12, 1876 No colonial experience Mar 21, 1877 Romania Independence May 21, 1878 Romania a Republic Feb 12, 1884 D.R.C. claimed by Belgium Feb 12, 1884 D.R.C borders determined in Berlin Conference Feb 12, 1885 D.R.C Free state Feb 12, 1908 D.R.C a Belgium colony Feb 12, 1938 Romanian Dem. Constitution abolished by King Feb 12, 1940 Romanian land taken-S.U. Bulgaria, and Hungary Parts of Romania were lost to Hungary, the Soviet Union, and Bulgaria- Feb 12, 1945 Romania regained control of Trannsylvania Regained control of Trannsylvania Feb 12, 1947 Romanian King forced to give up Throne by communists Jun 30, 1960 Dem,Republic of Congo Independence Dec 12, 1989 Romanian Communist leader ousted-then executed Nov 21, 1991 Current Romania Constitution Feb 12, 1996 Communist leader Mobuto overthrown(DRC) Feb 12, 1997 Civil War(DRC)1997-2002 May 17, 1997 Kabila gained control(DRC) Mar 12, 2004 Romania joined NATO Feb 12, 2005 DRC under democratic constitution Apr 12, 2005 Romania Joined EU Feb 12, 2013 Noterritorial disputes(DRC) Feb 12, 2013 No supranatioal organizations(DRC)
