Gorj County, Administrative division in southwestern Romania
Description
Gorj County is an administrative division in southwestern Romania with contrasting landscapes: mountain ranges including the Vâlcan and Parâng in the north give way to gentler hills in the south. The Jiu River runs through the region, shaping its natural character.
History
The name comes from a Slavic term referring to the upper Jiu River, distinguishing the region from its southern neighbors. This naming reflects the geographical and cultural boundary that developed along the river.
Culture
The region maintains traditional Romanian crafts, agricultural practices, and seasonal celebrations that strengthen community connections throughout its municipalities and communes.
Practical
Visitors should prepare for changing weather, as higher elevations in the north bring cooler temperatures. Local villages and mountain roads offer different ways to explore the region on foot or by car.
Did you know?
The region blends mining areas with traditional rural settlements where old crafting techniques are still practiced in several communities. This mix of modern industry and farming routines shapes daily life in many places here.
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Urdari
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Stejari
Târgu Jiu
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Drăguțești
Turcinești
Motru
Novaci
Târgu Cărbunești
Țicleni
Albeni
Alimpești
Aninoasa
Arcani
Baia de Fier
Bărbătești
Bengești-Ciocadia
Berlești
Bâlteni
Bolboși
Borăscu
Brănești
Bălănești
Bumbești-Jiu
Bumbești-Pițic
Bustuchin
Căpreni
Ciuperceni
Câlnic
Crasna
Crușeț
Fărcășești
Glogova
Godinești
Lelești
Mătăsari
Mușetești
Negomir
Padeș
Peștișani
Polovragi
Prigoria
Roșia de Amaradia
Runcu
Săulești
Scoarța
Schela
Stoina
Telești
Tismana
Țânțăreni
Văgiulești
Vladimir
Rovinari
Cătunele
Dănciulești
Dănești
Drăgotești
Ionești
Jupânești
Licurici
Hurezani
Logrești
Slivilești
Plopșoru
Samarinești
Săcelu
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