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What is Baia Mare known for?
Baia Mare, the county capital, is Romania’s largest centre for nonferrous metallurgy, and machinery is manufactured there. Mines are located in Herja, Baia Sprie, Cavnic, Suior, and Băiut.
Which country is Baia Mare?
Romania
Baia Mare lies in the eastern Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania, north-western Romania, 50km from the Ukrainian border. It is considered to be one of the most picturesque towns in Romania and attracts many tourists. With a population of 120,000—220,000 in its metropolitan area—it is the capital of Maramureș County.
Which country is Romanian?
Romania is known as the country between three regions of the southeastern, central, and eastern areas of Europe. As such, Romania is a European country situated between Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria….Most Extreme Points of Romania.
| Official Name | Romania |
|---|---|
| Subregion | Eastern Europe |
| cca2 | RO |
| cca3 | ROU |
| cca3 | 642 |
What is the population of Baia Mare Romania?
The city of Baia Mare is the most populous of northern Romanian cities ( Satu Mare, Suceava, and Botoșani ), with a population of approximately 124,000. It also has a high level of culture and education, being home to theatres, schools, museums and art galleries.
What are the best things to do in Baia Mare?
1. Stephen’s Tower It is am amazing place, in good shape (recently restored) and offers a great view of the city. 2. Mineralogy Museum 3. Baia Mare Ethnography and Folk Art Museum 4. COMPLEXUL ASTRONOMIC BAIA MARE
What kind of economy does Baia Mare have?
The economic activity of Baia Mare has been based on the mining activities located in the surrounding areas. However, after the 1989 Revolution and industrial changes, such mining declined considerably. They have been replaced with several activities which have improved the city’s economy in recent years.
Where was Baia Mare during World War 2?
Following World War I, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dissolved, and in 1919, Baia Mare became part of the Kingdom of Romania. It was re-occupied by Hungary between 1940-1944 under the Second Vienna Award between Hungary and Germany, during World War II. Near the end of that period, the city hosted the Baia Mare ghetto.