Teleorman County, County administrative division in southern Romania
Teleorman County is an administrative division in southern Romania with broad plains intersected by several rivers. The Vedea, Teleorman, and Olt rivers run through the region and shape its landscape and drainage patterns.
The county was established in 1930 as part of Romania's modern administrative reorganization. The area had been settled for centuries before this, with communities adapting to the river valleys and fertile soils.
The name comes from the Cumanic language meaning forest land, reflecting how the landscape shaped local identity over time. Today, agriculture and river traditions remain woven into daily life and how communities relate to their surroundings.
Alexandria serves as the administrative center, while Turnu Măgurele and Roșiorii de Vede are the main towns for services and supplies. The flat terrain makes navigation straightforward, whether traveling by car or exploring specific areas on foot.
The region contains 92 communes and has long depended on large-scale grain cultivation supported by the Danube's proximity. This connection to the river has shaped both the local economy and settlement patterns for generations.
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