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Revision as of 15:32, 13 December 2003 by Danny (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Gagauzia is an autonomous region within Moldova, inhabited by the Gagauz, a Turkic people who are ethnically and culturally distinct from other Moldovans.
Key points in Gagauz history
- 1812 The Gagauz settled in southern Bessarabia after Russian´s annexation of Bessarabia.
- 1856 Territorial changes in the region put Gagauzia under Moldovan/Romanian administration.
- 1980 The Gagauz campaign for self-determination began.
- 1989 A Law on Languages was enacted in Moldova, which was perceived as discriminatory by the Gagauz.
- 1990 An independent Republic of Gagauzia was proclaimed in several southern districts of Moldovo.
- 1994 The status of Region of Gagauzia was recognised as an autonomous region within Moldovo. Gaguzia became member of the UNPO.
- 1995 The elections for the National Assembly of the Region of Gagauzia were conducted. An end to the five-year conflict between Moldova and Gagauzia was officially declared.
File:Gagauzia.jpg The Gagauz Flag
