Country Romania Historic region Transylvania Area rank 25th in Romania Area 5,363 km² | Development region Centru Capital city (Reședință de județ) Brașov Time zone EET (UTC+2) Capital Brașov | |
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Colleges and Universities Transilvania University of Brașov, Université George Barițiu Clubs and Teams FC Brașov, ASC Corona 2010 Brașov Points of interest Bran Castle, Biserica Neagră, Tâmpa - Brașov, Piatra Craiului Mountains, Poiana Brașov Destinations Brașov, Bran, Predeal, Moieciu, Făgăraș | ||
Brașov ([braˈʃov]) is a county (județ) of Romania, in Transylvania, with the capital city at Brașov. The county incorporates within its boundaries most of the Medieval "lands" (țări) Burzenland and Făgăraș.
Contents
- Map of BraC899ov County Romania
- Name
- Demographics
- Geography
- Neighbours
- Economy
- Tourism
- Politics
- Administrative divisions
- References
Map of Bra%C8%99ov County, Romania
Name
In Hungarian, it is known as Brassó megye, and in German as Kreis Kronstadt. During Austro-Hungarian administration, from 1876 to 1918, there was a county with similar name (see: Brassó County).
Demographics
In October 20, 2011, it had a population of 549,217 and the population density was 100/km².
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 Brașov 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 Făgăraș Mountains, Bucegi Mountains, Piatra Mare Mountains, Piatra Craiului Mountains and the Postăvarul Massif. In the east side there is the Brașov Depression, and in the west side there is the Olt River valley. Between them there are the Perșani Mountains. The North and West side of the county is crossed by the Olt River.
Neighbours
Economy
Brașov is one of the most prosperous regions of Romania and has a tradition in industry. During World War II, IAR 80 and towards the end of the war Bf109, fighter aircraft were built in Brașov. 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 unemployment. Due to new investments, mainly foreign ones, the economy managed to partially recover.
The predominant industries in the county are:
Around Victoria there are big chemical complexes which pollute the region.
Tourism
Brașov contains some of the most attractive tourist destinations in Romania.
The main tourist attractions in the county are:
Politics
The Brașov County Council, elected at the 2016 local government elections, is made up of 35 counselors, with the following party composition:
Administrative divisions
Brașov County has 4 municipalities, 6 towns and 48 communes: