 In the 17th century, Transnistria was governed by the Principality of Moldova but was never a part of it.Today, the western part of Transnistria is in the Republic of Moldavia while the rest is in Ukraine, as is most of Bugeac (north of Bucovina) and Pocutia.The coats of arms of the county seats are distinguished from those of the urban entities by the absence of a mural crown present in the latter.