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BucharestCapital and largest city of Romania; population (2002) 1,926,300. The conurbation of Bucharest district has an area of 1,520 sq km/587 sq mi. It was originally a citadel built by Vlad the Impaler (see Dracula) to stop the advance of the Ottoman invasion in the 14th century. Bucharest became the capital of the princes of Wallachia in 1698 and of Romania in 1861. Savage fighting took place in the city during Romania's 1989 revolution. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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She previously worked as an engineer in Romania from 1987 to 1996 and is a graduate of the Institute of Constructions in Bucharest, Romania. Matei Bals Infectious Diseases Institute, Bucharest, Romania; ([dagger]) Colentina Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; and ([double dagger]) Carol Davila University of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania To establish a representative Bucharest, Romania office in New York, New York Charter One Financial, Inc. |
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