Botoșani County
Botoşani | |
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| Population | 452,834 |
Botoşani (IPA: [bo.to.'ʃanʲ]) is a county (judeţ) in the North of Romania, in the Moldova region, with the capital city at Botoşani (population: 128,888).
Neighbours
- Moldovan Republic in the East - Edineţ Raion.
- Suceava County in the West.
- Ukraine in the North - Chernivtsi Oblast.
- Iaşi County in the South.
Demographics
In 2002, it had a population of 452,834 and the population density was 91/km².
The majority of the population are Romanians (98%). There are minorities of Russians, Ukrainians and Rromas (Gypsies).
Geography
This county has a total area of 4,986 km².
The relief is a high plain, between the valleys of the Siret River, the Prut River and it's affluent the Jijia River.
Economy
This is a predominantly agricultural county.
The predominant industries in the county are:
- Textile industry.
- Food industry.
- Electrical components industry.
- Glass and porcelain industry.
At Stânca-Costeşti there is one of the greatest hydroelectrical power plants in Romania.
Tourism
The main tourist attractions in the county are:
- The city of Botoşani.
- The village Ipoteşti - Mihai Eminescu's birthplace.
- The village Liveni - George Enescu's birthplace.
- The museum of Săveni.
Administrative divisions
The county has 2 municipalities, 2 towns and 68 communes.