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Fun fact 1 about Craiova

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Craiova was formerly the capital of Oltenia and occupied the site of the Dacian and Roman city Pelendava.

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Craiova

Romania

Country
Romania
Population
269.5K
Coordinates
44.33, 23.79
701st most populous city in the world

Craiova is the largest city in southwestern Romania, the seventh largest city in the country and the capital of Dolj County, situated near the east bank of the river Jiu in central Oltenia.

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