Călărași County, Administrative division in southern Romania.
Călărași County is an administrative area in southern Romania's plains region, sprawling across a wide expanse with the Danube River marking its boundaries. The river forms natural limits on the south and east, shaping how the land sits and is used.
The area took its present form in 1981 when administrative reforms combined sections of neighboring districts to create this new division. This change reflected broader restructuring across Romania's political geography at that time.
Local communities gather for festivals where traditional dances and regional cooking from Muntenia are central to celebration. These events show how residents maintain their connection to rural traditions in everyday life.
A road network connects towns, smaller urban centers, and rural communities together, making travel between different areas possible. The infrastructure makes moving around easier, though distances between settlements vary across the region.
Agriculture forms the economic backbone of the region, with sprawling fields across the fertile plains that shape local employment and trading patterns. You notice this focus in how land is used and in the seasonal rhythms of everyday life.
Location: Romania
Inception: 1981
Capital city: Călărași
Shares border with: Ilfov County, Ialomița County, Constanța County, Giurgiu County
Website: http://calarasi.ro
GPS coordinates: 44.33333,27.55000
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07
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