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Oradea, located in the northwestern part of Romania, is the tenth largest city of the country, and the seat of Bihor County. Geographically, it is situated at the crossroads between the trading route which linked central, eastern, and south-eastern Europe to the Orient. The modern city extends from the foothills of the western Carpathian Mountains and expands along the banks of the River Crisul Repede. Today the city's population numbers 210,000 inhabitants, consisting of about 70% Romanians, 26% Hungarians, and a little over 2.1% other, including Germans, Jews, Slovaks, Gypsies, etc., according to the city's official website. Oradea is undergoing modern day economic development, but more significantly, since the demise of the communist regime in 1989, a great deal of social and cultural changes as well. The city has a rather complicated and controversial historical background due to its location and the diversity of its population. It has been known by several names: Varadinum, Grosswardein, Nagyvarad, and Oradea -- each name used during a particular historical era, depending who ruled the region. In the Western world, that region is better known as Transylvania. One thing is certain: the city is quite old. Click hire for more details on town's history. Oradea in 1920 (click hire for videoclip) Usefull links: |
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