Romanian CultureIntroductionCulture can be defined as the way of life associated with a community or group of people, including their beliefs, traditions, rituals, art, behaviors and thoughts. It describes the “shared patterns of beliefs, feelings, and adaptation that people carry in their minds” (Storey 45). Therefore, culture can be conceptualized as an organized set of ideas, habits, and conditioned responses shared by members of a given society. This article discusses the concept of culture by focusing on Romanian culture. Romania's physical geography, its climate, contributions and civil considerations by evaluating ASCOPE factors will also be discussed. Characteristics that define culture A typical culture has the following characteristics. First, culture can be learned and acquired over time (Plan 56). The different beliefs, values ​​or traditions shared by the population can only be considered cultural if they can be learned and shared. Culture can be learned or acquired through imitation, indoctrination and conditioning. Second, culture can be transmitted in society over time. This means that it must be passed on to future generations through communication and understanding. Third, culture is a social phenomenon (Storey 61). It can normally be developed through the interaction of individuals within a large group, such as a society. Fourth, culture can be developed through ideology. Ideas and symbols are indispensable tools that can be used to give meaning to the experiences of individuals and their environments in various cultures. Therefore, individuals tend to perceive their world according to the point of view of their culture. Fifth, culture facilitates the satisfaction of hu......middle of paper......omen. The other common language is Hungarian, spoken by 7% of the population. About 1.5% of the population speaks German and Romanian. Conclusion From the above discussion, culture can be described as an organized set of ideas, habits and conditioned responses shared by members of a particular society. Every community or country has a culture that is unique to it. Romanian culture is characterized by rich tradition, ethnic artifacts, and folklore (brace 24). The interactions between Romanians and the tribes that invaded the region contributed to the development and formation of Romanian culture. Despite the effect of such interactions, the main elements of Romanian culture, such as traditions and folklore, should be preserved. Today, young Romanians, especially those living in cities, tend to adopt the Western lifestyle.