Country Moldova Time zone EET (UTC+2) Population 16,400 (2012) | County Călărași District Climate Dfb Local time Wednesday 1:58 AM | |
Weather 7°C, Wind E at 10 km/h, 85% Humidity | ||
Călărași ([kələˈraʃʲ]) is a town in Moldova, founded 1848.
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Long ago, the word "călărași" meant "horsemen" (today the word is "cǎlăreți"). The name of Călărași was inspired by a legend which tells that once, when Stephen III of Moldavia fought the Ottomans, he ordered a regiment of horsemen to stand guard. They fought the Ottomans, sacrificed themselves and, finally, won the battle.
The city is the administrative center of Călărași District; it also administers one village, Oricova.
Twin towns – Sister cities
Călărași is twinned with:
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