Călăraşi, Moldova

Călăraşi, Moldova
Călăraşi, Moldova
Călăraşi, Moldova is located in Moldova
Călăraşi, Moldova
Location within Moldova
Coordinates: 47°15′N 28°18′E / 47.25°N 28.3°E / 47.25; 28.3
Country  Moldova
County Călăraşi District
Government
 - Mayor Rusu Valeriu
Population (January 2011)
 - Total 16,300
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Railway terminal in Călăraşi

Călăraşi was founded 1848. Long ago, the word "călăraşi" meant "horsemen". (Today the word is "cǎlăreţi".) The name of Călăraşi was inspired by a legend. In this legend, it is said that once when Ştefan cel Mare fought the Ottomans, he ordered a regiment of horsemen to stand guard. They fought the Ottomans and gave their lives at this place, but in the end they won the battle.

The city is the administrative center of Călăraşi District; it also administers one village, Oricova.

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Ungheni is twinned with:

References


Coordinates: 47°15′N 28°18′E / 47.25°N 28.3°E / 47.25; 28.3




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