Sud - Muntenia (development region) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sud - Muntenia
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| Country |  Romania |
| Development Agency HQ | Călărași |
| Largest city | Ploiești |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34,489 km2 (13,316 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 3rd |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,864,339 |
| • Rank | 2nd |
| • Density | 83.0508/km2 (215.1006/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | |
| • Romanians | 96.9% |
| • Roma | 2.9% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| NUTS code | RO31 |
| GDP per capita | €17,000 (2022) |
| HDI (2022) | 0.801 high · 7th |
| Website | http://www.adrmuntenia.ro/ |
Sud - Muntenia (which means South - Muntenia) is a special area in Romania. It's called a development region. Even though it's a big area, it doesn't have its own government or laws like a state or province.
Its main job is to help the region grow and improve. It does this by planning projects and managing money that comes from the European Union. This money helps build new things, improve schools, or support businesses. The main office for this region is in Călărași.
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What is a Development Region?
You might be wondering what a "development region" is. In Romania, these regions were created to help different parts of the country grow evenly. They work on projects that benefit many areas at once. Think of them as teams that help make sure everyone gets a chance to improve.
These regions don't have political power. Instead, they focus on making life better for people by managing funds and projects. They help make sure that money from places like the European Union is used wisely to develop the area.
Where is Sud - Muntenia?
The Sud - Muntenia region is located entirely within a historical part of Romania called Muntenia. This means it shares a lot of history and culture with that older region. It's in the southern part of Romania, as its name "Sud" suggests.
The largest city in this region is Ploiești. It's an important center for people and businesses.
Counties in Sud - Muntenia
The Sud - Muntenia region is made up of seven different areas called counties. Each county has its own local government, but they all work together as part of the Sud - Muntenia development region.
Here are the counties that make up this region:
Quick Facts About the Region
Sud - Muntenia is a large area, covering about 34,489 square kilometers. This makes it the 3rd largest region in Romania by size.
As of 2021, about 2.8 million people live here, making it the 2nd most populated region. Most people living in Sud - Muntenia are Romanians (about 96.9%), with a smaller number of Roma (about 2.9%) and other groups.
The region also has a good HDI score of 0.801, which is considered "high." The HDI measures things like how long people live, how educated they are, and their standard of living. This means the region is doing well in these areas.
See also
- Development regions of Romania
- Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics
In Spanish: Sud-Muntenia (Región de desarrollo) para niños
