Craiova
Sign in to saveCraiova (, also , ) is the largest city in southwestern Romania, the seventh largest city in the country and the capital of Dolj County, situated near the east bank of the river Jiu in central Oltenia.
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Craiova is the largest city in southwestern Romania and the seventh largest city in the country overall. Located in the Oltenia region near the Jiu River, it serves as the capital of Dolj County.
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- Location in Dolj County
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19 sectionsContents
- Etymology and names
- History
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Economy
- Politics
- 2024–present
- Craiova Group
- Landmarks
- Education
- Sport
- Transportation
- Twin towns — Sister cities
- Notable people
- Gallery
- Notes
- References
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Craiova (, also , ) is the largest city in southwestern Romania, the seventh largest city in the country and the capital of Dolj County, situated near the east bank of the river Jiu in central Oltenia.
It is a longstanding political center, and is located at approximately equal distances from the Southern Carpathians (north) and the River Danube (south). Craiova is the chief commercial city west of Bucharest and the most important city of Oltenia. The city prospered as a regional trading centre despite an earthquake in 1790, a plague in 1795, and a Turkish assault in 1802 during which it was burned.