Dolj County

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Country Romania Capital Craiova		Area 5,562 km²

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Dolj ([dolʒ]; originally meant Dol(no)-Jiu, "lower Jiu", as opposed to Gorj (upper Jiu)) is a county (județ) of Romania on the border with Bulgaria, in Oltenia, with the capital city at Craiova.

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Demographics

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In 2011, it had a population of 660,544 and a population density of 89/km² (230/sq mi).

Romanians – over 96%

Romani – 3%

Others almost 1%.

Geography

This county has a total area of 7,414 km² (2,863 sq mi).

The entire area is a plain with the Danube on the south forming a wide valley crossed by the Jiu River in the middle. Other small rivers flow through the county, each one forming a small valley. There are some lakes across the county and many ponds and channels in the Danube valley. 6% of the county's area is a desert.

Neighbours

Olt County to the east.

Mehedinți County to the west.

Gorj County and Vâlcea County to the north.

Bulgaria – Vidin Province to the southwest, Montana and Vratsa provinces to the south.

Economy

Agriculture is the county's main industry. The county has a land that is ideal for growing cereals, vegetables and wines. Other industries are mainly located in the city of Craiova, the largest city in southwestern Romania.

The county's main industries:

Automotive industry – Ford has a factory.

Heavy electrical and transport equipment – Electroputere Craiova is the largest factory plant in Romania.

Aeronautics

Chemicals processing

Foods and beverages

Textiles

Mechanical parts and components

There are two small ports on the shore of the Danube river – Bechet and Calafat.