Homeland of gymnast Nadia Comaneci

I believe the answer is:

romania

(Other definitions for romania that I've seen before include "East European country" , "Country of eastern Europe" , "Balkan country" , "EU country" , "Country in SE Europe" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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