Romania is a country situated in Eastern Europe. It is the 9th largest country of the European Union, of which it joined in 2007. Its capital city is Bucharest. Romania shares a border with Hungary and Serbia to the west, Ukraine and Moldova to the northeast and east, and Bulgaria to the south.
3D Universe
- The AK-47 featured in the game is a Romanian-made AK-47 WASR.
HD Universe
- Darko Brevic lived in Bucharest, Romania, after betraying Niko, Florian and the rest of their squad.
- Romania's capital city Bucharest is mentioned in the dialog between Niko Bellic and Jon Gravelli.
“
Gravelli: Yeah...he's located the guy. It seems he wasn't in Switzerland at all, but in Bucharest. He'll be here soon.
Niko: Good, good...
Niko: Good, good...
”
— Niko and Gravelli.
- the AK-47 is, again, a Romanian-made model: PAmd.86.
- At one point during their first random encounter, Eddie Low will ask Niko about his accent. During the conversation he asks if he's from East Europe; mentioning Romania, Bulgaria and the Balkans:
“
Eddie: Where are you from, pal of mine? What's your accent?
Are you from East Europe? Romania? Bulgaria? Balkans?
Niko: Hey, you're a smart guy.
Are you from East Europe? Romania? Bulgaria? Balkans?
Niko: Hey, you're a smart guy.
”
— Eddie Low and Niko
- On the Eastbourne Way leg of the Vinewood Star Tours, the tour guide will point out that they are on the stretch of road as seen in the videos of Jill Von Crastenburg and the Romanian shotput team.