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| Olt County Județul Olt |
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| Country | Romania | ||
| Development region | Sud-Vest | ||
| Historical region | Wallachia | ||
| Capital | Slatina | ||
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| • Total | 5,498 km2 (2,123 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 22nd | ||
| Population (2002) | |||
| • Total | 489,274 | ||
| • Rank | 19th | ||
| • Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) | ||
| Telephone code | (+40) 249 or (+40) 349[1] | ||
| ISO 3166 code | RO-OT | ||
| Website | County Council Prefecture |
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Olt (Romanian pronunciation: [olt]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in the historical regions of Oltenia and Muntenia (the regions are separated by the Olt river). The capital city is Slatina.
Demographics[]
In 2002, it had a population of 489,274 and the population density was 89/km².
| Year | County population[3] |
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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, with 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 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.
Neighbours[]
- Teleorman County to the East.
- Dolj County to the West.
- Argeș County and Vâlcea County to the North.
- Bulgaria to the South - Vratsa Province and Pleven Province.
Economy[]
The predominant industries in the county are:
- Metallurgy - aluminum and aluminum 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 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 Scornicești - the birthplace of Nicolae Ceauşescu.
Administrative divisions[]
Olt County has 2 municipalities, 6 towns and 104 communes
References[]
- ^ The number used depends on the numbering system employed by the phone companies on the market.
- ^ 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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