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Braşov
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County capital
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Old Braşov viewed from the top of the Tâmpa Mountain
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Location of Braşov
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Country | Romania | ||
County | Braşov County | ||
Status | County capital | ||
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• County capital | 267.2 km2 (103.2 sq mi) | ||
• Metro | 1,368.5 km2 (528.4 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) | ||
Population
(July 01, 2007)
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• County capital | 277,945 | ||
• Density | 1,040/km2 (2,700/sq mi) | ||
• Metro | 399,316 | ||
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | ||
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | ||
Website | http://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.
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Bran Castle, situated in the immediate vicinity of Brașov
See also
In Spanish: Brașov para niños
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