Since it declared independence in 1990, Transnistria has functioned as a state with limited recognition that claims territory to the east of the River Dniester. Despite its non-recognition, it has legislative and executive authority and has an army, constitution, flag, emblem and anthem. The citizens have their own currency and passports, although they are invalid everywhere but Transnistria.One of the central districts in Tiraspol , the capital of Transnistria.