Great Brăila Island

Great Brăila Island extends over 710 square kilometers between the Măcin and Vâlciu branches of the Danube River, forming a substantial agricultural territory.

The Communist regime transformed the former swampland known as Brăila Pond into agricultural terrain through extensive drainage projects and dam construction in the 1950s.

Two communes, Frecăței and Mărașu, maintain agricultural traditions on the island, with approximately 5,000 residents cultivating the fertile soil throughout the seasons.

Access to the island requires boat transportation across the Danube branches, with agricultural activities operating throughout the year under specific irrigation systems.

The island contains 94.6 percent agricultural land, supported by a 23.5-kilometer dam system that enables extensive farming operations in this river-enclosed territory.

GPS coordinates: 45.02170,28.04920

Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:23