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* [http://www.vrbrasov.ro/index_en.htm VR Brasov] online Virtual Tour of Brasov


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Braşov
Population
589,028

Braşov ((IPA: [bra.'ʃov]); Hungarian: Brassó) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in Transylvania, with the capital city at Braşov.

Neighbours

Demographics

In 2002, it had a population of 589,028 and the population density was 110/km².

Year County population[2]
1948 300,836
1956 373,941
1966 442,692
1977 582,863
1992 643,261
2002 589,028

Traditionally the Romanian population was concentrated in the West and South-West of the County, the Hungarians are in the East part of the county, and the Germans were in the North and around Braşov city.

Geography

The county has a total area of 5,363 km².

The South side comprises the Carpathian Mountains (Southern Carpathians and Eastern Carpathians) with Făgăraş Mountains, Bucegi Mountains, Piatra Mare Mountains, Piatra Craiului Mountains and Postăvaru Mountains. In the east side there is the Braşov Depression, and in the west side there is the Olt River valley. Between them there are the Perşani Mountains.

The North and West side of the county is crossed by the Olt River.

Economy

Braşov is one of the most prosperous regions of Romania and has a tradition in industry. During WWII, IAR 80 fighter aircraft were built in Braşov. During the communist period it was heavily industrialised, and its heritage were some very large industrial complexes. Some of them managed to survive and adapt to the capitalist type market economy, some of them didn't, leaving behind them a high rate of unemployement. Due to new investments, mainly foreign ones, the economy managed to partially recover.

The predominant industries in the county are:

  • Mechanical and automotive industry.
  • Chemical industry.
  • Construction materials.
  • Food industry.

Around Făgăraş and Victoria there are big chemical complexes which pollute the region.

Tourism

Braşov contains some of the most attractive tourist destinations in Romania.

The main tourist attractions in the county are:

Administrative divisions

The county has 4 municipalities, 6 towns and 47 communes.

Municipalities

Towns

Communes

References

  1. ^ National Institute of Statistics, "Populaţia după etnie"
  2. ^ National Institute of Statistics, "Populaţia la recensămintele din anii 1948, 1956, 1966, 1977, 1992 şi 2002"


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