Romania Map

Description: This map shows governmental boundaries of countries; counties, county capitals, major cities and towns in Romania.

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Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Ukraine to the north, Moldova to the east, the Black Sea to the southeast, Bulgaria to the south, Serbia to the southwest, and Hungary to the west. The country covers an area of 92,046 square miles (238,397 square kilometers), making it the 12th largest country in Europe.

The population of Romania stands at approximately 19 million people (2024 estimate). Bucharest serves as the capital and largest city, with about 2 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area. Other major cities include Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Iași, and Constanța. Romanian stands as the official language, spoken by 85% of the population as their first language.

The country's geography features diverse terrain, including the Carpathian Mountains, which run through its center, the Danube Delta in the southeast, and the Romanian Plain in the south. The climate ranges from temperate to continental, with four distinct seasons. The Danube River forms much of Romania's southern border and flows into the Black Sea through the Danube Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Europe's largest wetland.

Romania's economy ranks as the 46th largest in the world, with significant sectors including services, industry, and agriculture. The country maintains strong automotive and IT industries, with major international companies operating manufacturing facilities throughout the region. Romania joined the European Union in 2007, which has contributed to its economic growth and development.

Tourism plays an important role in Romania's economy, with major attractions including medieval castles, fortified churches, and pristine natural areas. Bran Castle, commonly associated with the Dracula legend, draws numerous visitors annually. The painted monasteries of Bucovina, the wooden churches of Maramureș, and the historic center of Sighișoara represent significant UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Black Sea coast attracts summer tourists with its resorts and beaches.

Natural resources include petroleum, timber, natural gas, coal, iron ore, and hydropower. The country maintains a diverse agricultural sector, producing significant quantities of corn, wheat, and other grains. Romania ranks among Europe's largest wine producers, with several renowned wine regions throughout the country.

The Facts:
Capital: Bucharest.
Area: 92,046 sq mi (238,397 sq km).
Population: ~ 19,064,409 (January 2024 estimate).
Official language: Romanian.
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON).

Largest cities: Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Iași, Constanța, Craiova, Brașov, Galați, Ploiești, Oradea, Brăila, Arad, Pitești, Bacău, Sibiu, Târgu Mureș, Baia Mare, Buzău, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Satu Mare.

Regions: Nord-Vest, Centru, Nord-Est, Sud-Est, Sud – Muntenia, București - Ilfov, Sud-Vest Oltenia, Vest.

Counties of Romania

List of Counties of Romania

County	Capital	Region	Population	Area
Alba	Alba Iulia	Center	325,941	6,250 sq km (2,410 sq mi)
Arad	Arad	West	410,143	7,746 sq km (2,991 sq mi)
Argeș	Pitești	South-Muntenia	569,932	6,822 sq km (2,634 sq mi)
Bacău	Bacău	North-East	601,387	6,622 sq km (2,557 sq mi)
Bihor	Oradea	North-West	551,297	7,539 sq km (2,911 sq mi)
Bistrița-Năsăud	Bistrița	North-West	295,988	5,358 sq km (2,069 sq mi)
Botoșani	Botoșani	North-East	392,821	4,987 sq km (1,925 sq mi)
Brașov	Brașov	Center	546,615	5,361 sq km (2,070 sq mi)
Brăila	Brăila	South-East	281,452	4,766 sq km (1,840 sq mi)
Bucharest	Bucharest	Bucharest-Ilfov	1,716,983	240 sq km (93 sq mi)
Buzău	Buzău	South-East	404,979	6,101 sq km (2,356 sq mi)
Caraș-Severin	Reșița	West	246,588	8,532 sq km (3,294 sq mi)
Călărași	Călărași	South-Muntenia	283,458	5,087 sq km (1,964 sq mi)
Cluj	Cluj-Napoca	North-West	679,141	6,672 sq km (2,576 sq mi)
Constanța	Constanța	South-East	655,997	7,104 sq km (2,743 sq mi)
Covasna	Sfântu Gheorghe	Center	200,042	3,707 sq km (1,431 sq mi)
Dâmbovița	Târgoviște	South-Muntenia	479,404	4,056 sq km (1,566 sq mi)
Dolj	Craiova	South-West Oltenia	599,442	7,425 sq km (2,867 sq mi)
Galați	Galați	South-East	496,892	4,465 sq km (1,724 sq mi)
Giurgiu	Giurgiu	South-Muntenia	262,066	3,544 sq km (1,368 sq mi)
Gorj	Târgu Jiu	South-West Oltenia	314,684	5,572 sq km (2,151 sq mi)
Harghita	Miercurea Ciuc	Center	291,950	6,637 sq km (2,563 sq mi)
Hunedoara	Deva	West	361,657	7,072 sq km (2,731 sq mi)
Ialomița	Slobozia	South-Muntenia	250,816	4,455 sq km (1,720 sq mi)
Iași	Iași	North-East	760,774	5,477 sq km (2,115 sq mi)
Ilfov	Bucharest	Bucharest-Ilfov	542,686	1,564 sq km (604 sq mi)
Maramureș	Baia Mare	North-West	452,475	6,303 sq km (2,434 sq mi)
Mehedinți	Drobeta-Turnu Severin	South-West Oltenia	234,339	4,942 sq km (1,908 sq mi)
Mureș	Târgu Mureș	Center	518,193	6,705 sq km (2,589 sq mi)
Neamț	Piatra Neamț	North-East	454,203	5,897 sq km (2,277 sq mi)
Olt	Slatina	South-West Oltenia	383,280	5,503 sq km (2,125 sq mi)
Prahova	Ploiești	South-Muntenia	695,117	4,715 sq km (1,820 sq mi)
Satu Mare	Satu Mare	North-West	330,668	4,420 sq km (1,710 sq mi)
Sălaj	Zalău	North-West	212,224	3,867 sq km (1,493 sq mi)
Sibiu	Sibiu	Center	388,325	5,432 sq km (2,097 sq mi)
Suceava	Suceava	North-East	642,551	8,553 sq km (3,302 sq mi)
Teleorman	Alexandria	South-Muntenia	323,544	5,788 sq km (2,235 sq mi)
Timiș	Timișoara	West	650,533	8,692 sq km (3,356 sq mi)
Tulcea	Tulcea	South-East	193,355	8,484 sq km (3,276 sq mi)
Vaslui	Vaslui	North-East	374,700	5,317 sq km (2,053 sq mi)
Vâlcea	Râmnicu Vâlcea	South-West Oltenia	341,861	5,764 sq km (2,225 sq mi)
Vrancea	Focșani	South-East	335,312	4,854 sq km (1,874 sq mi)