Calafat facts for kids
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Calafat
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Municipality
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The monument commemorating the soldiers who fought in the War of Independence in 1877
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| Country |  Romania |
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| County | Dolj County | |
| Status | Municipality | |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 21,227 | |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) | |
Calafat is a city in Dolj County, Romania. It is near the Danube River. This is across from the Bulgarian city of Vidin. Calafat was started in the 14th century by Genoese colonists. About 21,200 people lived in Calafat, as of 2000.
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Calafat is twinned with:
Vidin, Bulgaria
Zaječar, Serbia
Duiven, Netherlands
Biñan, Philippines
Images for kids
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Calafat City Hall
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Old post office
See also
In Spanish: Calafat para niños
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