Elected for a four-year term. Romanian is the official language. Some Hungarian and German are spoken in border areas, while mainly French and some English are spoken by those connected with the tourist industry. 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Plugs are of the 2-pin type.
Public telephones are widely available.
International calls can be made. International calls can be made directly from public phones. Hotels often impose a high service charge for long-distance calls, but usually do not charge for local calls. Facilities are available at most large hotels. Telegrams are an inexpensive and efficient form of international communication from Romania.