Fun facts about Oradea
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The Romanian name Oradea is derived from the city's Hungarian name Nagyvárad, meaning 'large castle' or 'great citadel.'
Oradea
Romania
Oradea is the capital of the Crișana region in Romania. It serves as the administrative centre of Bihor County. The city is situated on both banks of the Crișul Repede River.
From the “Etymology” section
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Oradea is located at the meeting point of the Crișana Plain and the Crișul Repede river basin.
Oradea
Romania
Oradea is the capital of the Crișana region in Romania. It serves as the administrative centre of Bihor County. The city is situated on both banks of the Crișul Repede River.
From the “Geography” section
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The Citadel of Oradea was first mentioned in 1241 during the Mongol invasion.
Oradea
Romania
Oradea is the capital of the Crișana region in Romania. It serves as the administrative centre of Bihor County. The city is situated on both banks of the Crișul Repede River.
From the “History” section
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In 1944, twenty-five thousand Oradean Jews were deported to concentration camps by the Nazis.
Oradea
Romania
Oradea is the capital of the Crișana region in Romania. It serves as the administrative centre of Bihor County. The city is situated on both banks of the Crișul Repede River.
From the “Demographics” section
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Oradea's economy is sustained largely by small and medium businesses and the property taxes paid by citizens.
Oradea
Romania
Oradea is the capital of the Crișana region in Romania. It serves as the administrative centre of Bihor County. The city is situated on both banks of the Crișul Repede River.
From the “Economy” section
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