Florești, Moldova
Florești | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
| Country | Moldova |
| County | Floreşti District |
| Founded | 20 August 1588 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Iurie Ţap |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.12 km2 (5.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 15,400 |
| • Density | 1,018.5/km2 (2,638/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | (MD-)5001–5002[1] |
| Area code | +373 250 |
| Climate | Dfb |
Florești (Romanian pronunciation: [floˈreʃtʲ]; Template:Lang-ru), is the capital city and industrial and commercial center of Floreşti District of Moldova. It is located on the river Răut.
Name
The name comes from the Romanian word floare ("flower"). The old name of the settlement was Rădiul Florilor, which is also a derivative from the Romanian word for "flower".
Geography
The city is located in the north of the country, on the river Răut, a tributary of the Dniester.
Politics and administration
Florești is governed by the City Council and the City Mayor (Template:Lang-ro), both elected once every four years. The current mayor is Iurie Ţap.
Notable people
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The first historical mention of Floreşti dates to 1588 -
References
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1 In Transnistria. 2 Controlled by the Transnistrian authorities. 3 Also a municipality. 4 The seat of Dubăsari District is the commune of Cocieri (not a city). | ||
