Leova

A settlement in Moldova.

English name

Leova — Official Romanian Latin-script name retained in English.

Other forms in use:

• Leovo — Russian-based historical name from Леово; not a recent official Romanian renaming.

French name

Leova — Same as in English; the French locality reference uses this heading.

About

Leova is a town on the eastern bank of the Prut in southwestern Moldova. Its position on the Romanian border has shaped its history as a market town and customs crossing.

Notes

Sources checked 2026-11-15: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leova ; https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leova.

Identifiers: Wikidata Q2199004 · JSON

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