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After the fall of Nicolae Ceaușescu’s dictatorship in 1989, Romania embarked on a transformative journey towards democracy and integration into the European Union. By the early 2000s, Romania's economy saw a significant upturn, with GDP per capita registering substantial growth. Despite this, the country remains one of the most economically unequal in the European Union, with stark contrasts between urban and rural wealth distribution. The wealthiest 20% of Romanians earn over seven times more than the poorest 20%.