Olt County
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| Olt County | |||
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| Development region: | Sud-Vest | ||
| Historic region: | Wallachia | ||
| Population: • As of 2002: • Population density: |
489,274 89/km² |
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| Area: | 5,498 km² | ||
| Codes: • Car numbers • ISO 3166-2:RO |
OT RO-OT |
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| Telephone code: | (+40) x49 (1) | ||
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County Council Prefecture |
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Olt (IPA: [olt]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in the historical regions of Oltenia and Muntenia (both regions are separated by the Olt river). The capital city is Slatina.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2002, it had a population of 489,274 and the population density was 89/km².
| Year | County population[2] |
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| 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.
[edit] Geography
This county has a total area of 5,498 km².
The county lies in a flat area on the Western part of the Romanian Plain. It is crossed by rivers from North to South, the main one - the Olt River giving the county its name. The Danube forms a wide valley in the South, with lots of ponds and small channels, which are flooded from time to time.
[edit] Neighbours
- Teleorman County to the East.
- Dolj County to the West.
- Argeş County and Vâlcea County to the North.
- Bulgaria to the South - Pleven Province.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Tourism
The main touristical 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 Scorniceşti - the birthplace of Nicolae Ceauşescu.
[edit] Administrative divisions
The county has 2 municipalities, 6 towns and 93 communes.
[edit] Municipalities
[edit] Towns
- Balş
- Corabia
- Drăgăneşti-Olt
- Piatra Olt
- Potcoava
- Scorniceşti
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[edit] Villages
[edit] References
- ^ National Institute of Statistics, "Populaţia după etnie"
- ^ National Institute of Statistics, "Populaţia la recensămintele din anii 1948, 1956, 1966, 1977, 1992 şi 2002"
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