Brașov County, Administrative division in Transylvania, Romania.
Description
Brașov County is an administrative region in Transylvania that encompasses mountain ranges, valleys, and plains shaped by the Carpathian arc. The territory features high mountain areas in the south and river valleys in the west, creating a varied landscape.
History
The territory became officially part of Romania in 1920 following the Treaty of Trianon, ending centuries of Austro-Hungarian rule. This shift transformed the region from imperial administration to independent statehood.
Culture
The area is shaped by Romanian, Hungarian, Roma, and German communities, with their traditions, languages, and local celebrations visible in daily life. This mix appears naturally in how neighborhoods developed and how residents interact across the region.
Practical
The region is connected by major highways linking Bucharest to central Europe, with the recently opened Ghimbav International Airport improving travel options. Visitors should expect longer travel times when driving through mountain areas or to smaller villages.
Did you know?
The area is administratively divided into cities, towns, and communes, reflecting a highly decentralized structure that allows different communities to maintain their own local governance. This organization preserves a fragmented settlement pattern across the landscape.
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Brașov
Ghimbav
Codlea
Făgăraș
Predeal
Râșnov
Rupea
Săcele
Victoria
Zărnești
Apața
Beclean
Bod
Bran
Budila
Bunești
Cața
Cincu
Comăna
Cristian
Dumbrăvița
Feldioara
Fundata
Honigberg
Hoghiz
Homorod
Jibert
Lisa
Măieruș
Mândra
Moieciu
Părău
Recea
Șercaia
Șinca
Sânpetru
Șoarș
Tărlungeni
Teliu
Ticușu
Vama Buzăului
Voila
Vulcan
Șinca Nouă
Crizbav
Sâmbăta de Sus
Holbav
Drăguș
Augustin
Hălchiu
Hârseni
Ormeniș
Poiana Mărului
Prejmer
Racoș
Ucea
Ungra
Viștea
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