Dolj (Romanian pronunciation: [dolʒ]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in Oltenia, with the capital city at Craiova (population: 314,437).
In 2002, it had a population of 734,231 and a population density of 99/km².
This county has a total area of 7,414 km².
The entire area is flat, a plain with the Danube on the South forming a wide valley, and crossed by the Jiu River in the middle. Also other small rivers flow, each one forming ints small valley...
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Dolj (Romanian pronunciation: [dolʒ]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in Oltenia, with the capital city at Craiova (population: 314,437).
In 2002, it had a population of 734,231 and a population density of 99/km².
This county has a total area of 7,414 km².
The entire area is flat, a plain with the Danube on the South forming a wide valley, and crossed by the Jiu River in the middle. Also other small rivers flow, each one forming ints small valley. There are some lakes across the county and many ponds and channel on the Danube valley. 6% of the county's area is a desert .
Agriculture is the county's main industry. The county has a land that is ideal for growing cereals, vegetables and wines. All other industries are mainly located in the city of Craiova, the largest city in southwestern Romania.
The county's main industries:
There are two small ports on the shore of the Danube river - Bechet and Calafat.
Major tourist attractions:
Dolj County 3 municipalities, 4 towns and 104 communes
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