OLT COUNTY
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'Olt' () is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in the historical regions of Oltenia and Muntenia (both regions are separated by the Olt river), with the capital city at Slatina.
| Contents |
| Demographics |
| Geography |
| Neighbours |
| Economy |
| Tourism |
| Administrative divisions |
| Municipalities |
| Towns |
| Communes |
| Villages |
| References |
Demographics
In 2002, it had a population of 489,274 and the population density was 89/km².
★ Romanians - 98.06%[1]
★ Romas - 1.86%, and other.
| Year | County population[2] |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 442,442 |
| 1956 | 458,982 |
| 1966 | 476,513 |
| 1977 | 518,804 |
| 1992 | 523,291 |
| 2002 | 489,274 |
The county is a mainly rural one, over 60% of the population living in villages.
Geography
This county has a total area of 5,498 km².
The county lies in a flat area, the Western part of the Romanian Plain crossed by rivers from North to South, the main one - the Olt River giving the county's name. The Danube forms a wide valley in the South, with lots of ponds and small channels, flooded from time to time.
Neighbours
★ Teleorman County in the East.
★ Dolj County in the West.
★ ArgeÅŸ County and Vâlcea County in the North.
★ Bulgaria in the South - Pleven Province.
Economy
The predominant industries in the county are:
★ Metallurgy - aluminium and aluminium components.
★ Railway equipment.
★ Food and beverages industry.
★ Textile industry.
★ Mechanical components industry.
Agriculture is the main occupation in the county - over 58% of the population having agriculture as their main occupation. Both extensive agriculture, and small scale, vegetables and fruits, are practiced. The area is well suited for irrigations.
Tourism
The main turistical destinations are:
★ The city of Slatina.
★ Fishing on the Danube and on the Olt River.
★ City of Corabia with an ancient roman citadelle, large orthodoxe cathedral, Danube sunbathes, sailing and fishing.
★ The town of ScorniceÅŸti - the birthplace of Nicolae CeauÅŸescu.
Administrative divisions
The county has 2 municipalities, 6 towns and 93 communes.
Municipalities
★ Slatina - capital city; population: 87,608
★ Caracal
Towns
★ BalÅŸ
★ Corabia
★ DrăgăneÅŸti
★ Piatra Olt
★ Potcoava
★ ScorniceÅŸti
Communes
Villages
★ Dobrosloveni
★ TituleÅŸti
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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