Olt (Romanian pronunciation: [olt]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in the historical regions of Oltenia and Muntenia (both regions are separated by the Olt river). The capital city is Slatina.
In 2002, it had a population of 489,274 and the population density was 89/km².
The county is a mainly rural one, over 60% of the population living in villages.
This county has a total area of 5,498 km².
The county lies in a flat area on the Western part of...
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Olt (Romanian pronunciation: [olt]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in the historical regions of Oltenia and Muntenia (both regions are separated by the Olt river). The capital city is Slatina.
In 2002, it had a population of 489,274 and the population density was 89/km².
The county is a mainly rural one, over 60% of the population living in villages.
This county has a total area of 5,498 km².
The county lies in a flat area on the Western part of the Romanian Plain. It is crossed by rivers from North to South, the main one - the Olt River giving the county its name. The Danube forms a wide valley in the South, with lots of ponds and small channels, which are flooded from time to time.
The predominant industries in the county are:
Agriculture is the main occupation in the county - over 58% of the population having agriculture as their main occupation. Both extensive agriculture, and small scale, vegetables and fruits, are practiced. The area is well suited for irrigations.
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