Braşov

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Braşov
County capital
Old Braşov viewed from the top of the Tâmpa Mountain
Old Braşov viewed from the top of the Tâmpa Mountain
Flag of Braşov
Flag
Coat of arms of Braşov
Coat of arms
Location of Braşov
Location of Braşov
Coordinates: Coordinates: 45°40′N 25°37′E / 45.667°N 25.617°E / 45.667; 25.617
Country Romania
CountyBraşov County
StatusCounty capital
Government
 • MayorGeorge Scripcaru (Democratic Party)
Area
 • County capital267.2 km2 (103.2 sq mi)
 • Metro
1,368.5 km2 (528.4 sq mi)
Elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Population
 (July 01, 2007 [1])
 • County capital277,945
 • Density1,040/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
 • Metro
399,316
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Websitehttp://www.brasovcity.ro

Braşov is a city that is found in Braşov County in Romania. It is the capital of Braşov County. About 284,600 people were living in Braşov as of the year 2002. Braşov can be found in the center of Romania. The Southern Carpathians form a circle around the city. Braşov is part of the Transylvania area.

Twin cities[change | change source]

Gallery[change | change source]

  • Braşov at Night

  • Braşov seen from Tâmpa Mountain

  • Braşov Main Square

Other websites[change | change source]

References[change | change source]

  1. ↑ Population of Romania as of July 01, 2007


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