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Bălți's coat of arms features an archer in red clothing, symbolizing medieval military recruitment from local free peasants.

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Moldova
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Bălți

Moldova

Country
Moldova
Population
97.0K
Coordinates
47.76, 27.93
1089th most populous city in the world

Bălți is a city in Moldova. It is the third-largest city in terms of population, area and economic importance, after Chișinău and Tiraspol. The city holds the status of Municipality. It is a major industrial, cultural and commercial centre and transportation hub in the north of the country.

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Bălți is situated on the tops and slopes of three hills and in two small valleys, with fertile black earth surrounding it.

Bălți
Moldova
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Bălți

Moldova

Country
Moldova
Population
97.0K
Coordinates
47.76, 27.93
1089th most populous city in the world

Bălți is a city in Moldova. It is the third-largest city in terms of population, area and economic importance, after Chișinău and Tiraspol. The city holds the status of Municipality. It is a major industrial, cultural and commercial centre and transportation hub in the north of the country.

From the “Geography” section

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The oldest surviving building in Bălți is a two-story boyar house dating back to 1609.

Bălți
Moldova
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city

Bălți

Moldova

Country
Moldova
Population
97.0K
Coordinates
47.76, 27.93
1089th most populous city in the world

Bălți is a city in Moldova. It is the third-largest city in terms of population, area and economic importance, after Chișinău and Tiraspol. The city holds the status of Municipality. It is a major industrial, cultural and commercial centre and transportation hub in the north of the country.

From the “Cityscape” section

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Primăria Bălți 2
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The famous Yiddish song 'Mein Shtetle Belz' references the old Jewish city of Bălți and was a tribute to singer Isa Kremer, who was born there.

Bălți
Moldova
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city

Bălți

Moldova

Country
Moldova
Population
97.0K
Coordinates
47.76, 27.93
1089th most populous city in the world

Bălți is a city in Moldova. It is the third-largest city in terms of population, area and economic importance, after Chișinău and Tiraspol. The city holds the status of Municipality. It is a major industrial, cultural and commercial centre and transportation hub in the north of the country.

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