Chi in u in the past also known as Kishinev, is the capital and largest municipality of Moldova. It is also its main industrial and commercial centre and is located in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc. The city is the most economically prosperous locality in Moldova, and its largest transportation hub. As the most economically and socially important municipality in Moldova, Chi in u has a broad range of educational facilities. The proportion of green spaces in the city is one of the highest among major European cities.