Prahova County, Administrative district in southern Romania
The county extends across 4,716 square kilometers of land, encompassing the southern Carpathian Mountains, Prahova River Valley, and agricultural plains in the south.
The region gained its administrative status in 1968 and developed into a major industrial center through its oil reserves and petroleum processing facilities.
The district contains multiple medieval fortresses, Orthodox monasteries, and mountain resorts that display Romanian architectural traditions through different historical periods.
Prahova County maintains transportation links through national roads and railways, connecting the capital city Ploiești with Bucharest and other Romanian regions.
The territory includes 104 administrative subdivisions, comprising 14 cities and 90 communes, making it the third most populated county in Romania.
Location: Romania
Inception: 1968
Capital city: Ploiești
Shares border with: Brașov County, Buzău County, Ialomița County, Ilfov County, Dâmbovița County
GPS coordinates: 45.10000,26.02000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
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