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Chișinău (; historically also known as Kishinev, from ) is the capital and largest city of Moldova.

It is also its main industrial and commercial centre, and is located in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc.

According to January 2012 official estimates, Chișinău proper has a population of 723, 500 and the municipality of Chișinău is home to 794, 800 residents.