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| '''Covasna''' (]: ''Kovászna'') is a county ( |
'''Covasna''' (]: ''Kovászna'') is a county (]) in the center of ], in Eastern ], with the capital city at ] (Sepsiszentgyörgy in ])(population: 67,108). | ||
| ==Neighbours== | ==Neighbours== | ||
| * ] and ] in the East. | * ] and ] in the East. | ||
| * ] in the West. | * ] in the West. | ||
| * ]in the North. | * ] in the North. | ||
| * ] in the South. | * ] in the South. | ||
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| ==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
| The main tourist destinations in the county are: | The main tourist destinations in the county are: | ||
| * The city of ]. | * The city of ]. | ||
| * The resorts in the mountains around: | * The resorts in the mountains around: | ||
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| * The mountains: | * The mountains: | ||
| ** Baraolt Mountains. | ** ]. | ||
| ** Bodoc Mountains. | ** ]. | ||
| ** Nemira Mountains. | ** ]. | ||
| ** Întorsura Buzaului Mountains. | ** Întorsura Buzaului Mountains. | ||
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| ===Municipalities=== | ===Municipalities=== | ||
| * ] (Sepsiszentgyörgy) | * ] (Sepsiszentgyörgy) | ||
| * ] (Kézdivásárhely) | * ] (Kézdivásárhely) | ||
| ===Towns=== | ===Towns=== | ||
| * ] (Kovászna) | * ] (Kovászna) | ||
| * ] (Barót) | * ] (Barót) | ||
| * ] (Bozdaforduló) | * ] (Bozdaforduló) | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| Region: | Transylvania |
| Capital city: | Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Indicative: | CV |
| Population: | 231,172 as of 2000 |
| Population density: | 62 inh/km² |
| Area: | 3,710 km² |
| Web | County council County's prefecure |
| Telephone prefix | (+40) 0267 |
Covasna (Hungarian: Kovászna) is a county (judeţ) in the center of Romania, in Eastern Transylvania, with the capital city at Sfântu Gheorghe (Sepsiszentgyörgy in Hungarian)(population: 67,108).
Neighbours
- Vrancea County and Bacău County in the East.
- Braşov County in the West.
- Harghita County in the North.
- Buzău County in the South.
Demographics
In 2000, it had a population of 231,172 and the population density was 62/km².
Covasna County, along with Hargita County have the greatest percentage of Hungarian population in Romania. The Hungarians of Covasna are primarily Székely - Secui in Romanian; a Hungarian ethnic group. According to the latest national census (2002), the major ethnic groups in the county are:
- Hungarians (73.8% or 164,158)
- Romanians (23.3% or 51,790)
- Rroma/Gypsies (2.7% or 5,973).
Geography
This county has a total area of 3,710 km².
The main part of the relief consists of mountains from the Eastern Carpathians group. Most localities can be found in the valleys and depressions found along the different rivers crossing the county. The main river is the Olt River, along it's banks lies the capital city Sfântu Gheorghe.
Economy
Covasna County has been one of the preferd county for the foreign investments, mainly Hungarian investors, due to the population profile.
The predominant industries in the county are:
- Wood industry.
- Textile industry.
- Electrical components industry.
- Food and beverages industry.
Tourism
The main tourist destinations in the county are:
- The city of Sfântu Gheorghe.
- The resorts in the mountains around:
- The mountains:
- Baraolt Mountains.
- Bodoc Mountains.
- Nemira Mountains.
- Întorsura Buzaului Mountains.
Administrative divisions
The county has 2 municipalities, 3 towns and 33 communes.
Municipalities
- Sfântu Gheorghe (Sepsiszentgyörgy)
- Târgu Secuiesc (Kézdivásárhely)
Towns
- Covasna (Kovászna)
- Baraolt (Barót)
- Întorsura Buzăului (Bozdaforduló)
External links
www.covasna.ro - site of Covasna