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Bucharest: Capital and largest city of Romania
Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. The metropolis stands on the River Dâmbovița in south-eastern Romania. Its population is officially estimated at 1.76 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 2.3 million residents, which makes Bucharest the 8th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 240 km2 (93 sq mi) and comprises 6 districts (Sectoare), while the metropolitan area covers 1,811 km2 (699 sq mi). Bucharest is a beta global city, a major cultural, political and economic hub, and the country's seat of government.

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Thousands of Romanians stage pro-Europe rally days ahead of presidential runoff [Video]

Thousands of Romanians stage pro-Europe rally days ahead of presidential runoff

Thousands of Romanians gathered in a popular square in the capital Bucharest to stage a pro-Europe rally. It comes just a few days before the second round of the country’s presidential election, as..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:38Published
Young Romanians protest far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's first-round win [Video]

Young Romanians protest far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's first-round win

Over 1,000 youths gathered in Bucharest, protesting against far-right nationalist candidate Calin Georgescu, who won 23% in the first round of Romania's presidential election.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:40Published

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