Area Handbook for Romania

8 Cultivated Acreage in Romania, by Major Crops, 1960 and 1969 256

9 Agricultural Land in Romania, by Type of Ownership, 1969 258

10 Production of Major Crops in Romania, Selected Years, 1960-69 272

11 Output of Livestock Products in Romania, Selected Years, 1960-69 272

12 Crop Production and Livestock Products in Romania, by Type of Farm, 1969 274

13 Output of Selected Industrial Products in Romania, 1960 and 1969 288

[Illustration: Figure 1. Romania.]

SECTION I. SOCIAL

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL CHARACTER OF THE SOCIETY

The Romanian Communist Party (Partidul Comunist Roman--PCR) is the leading force in the political, economic, and social life of Romania. The party general secretary, Nicolae Ceausescu, in early 1972 celebrated his seventh anniversary in power, displaying complete confidence in the stability of his regime. Ceausescu serves concurrently as the presi