Olt County

Olt County
Development region	Sud-Vest
Historic region	Wallachia
Population
• As of 2002	489,274
• Population density	89/km²
Area	5,498 km²
Codes
• Car numbers	OT
• ISO 3166-2:RO	RO-OT
Telephone code	(+40) x49
Web	County Council; Prefecture
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Olt (Romanian pronunciation: [olt]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in the historical regions of Oltenia and Muntenia (both regions are separated by the Olt river). The capital city is Slatina.

[edit] Demographics

In 2002, it had a population of 489,274 and the population density was 89/km².

Romanians - 98.06%^[1]
Romas - 1.86%, and other.

Year	County population^[2]
1948	442,442
1956	458,982
1966	476,513
1977	518,804
1992	523,291
2002	489,274

The county is a mainly rural one, over 60% of the population living in villages.

[edit] Geography

This county has a total area of 5,498 km².

The county lies in a flat area on the Western part of the Romanian Plain. It is crossed by rivers from North to South, the main one - the Olt River giving the county its name. The Danube forms a wide valley in the South, with lots of ponds and small channels, which are flooded from time to time.

[edit] Neighbours

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Teleorman County to the East.
Dolj County to the West.
Argeş County and Vâlcea County to the North.
Bulgaria to the South - Pleven Province.

[edit] Economy

The predominant industries in the county are:

Metallurgy - aluminium and aluminium components.
Railway equipment.
Food and beverages industry.
Textile industry.
Mechanical components industry.

Agriculture is the main occupation in the county - over 58% of the population having agriculture as their main occupation. Both extensive agriculture, and small scale, vegetables and fruits, are practiced. The area is well suited for irrigations.

[edit] Tourism

The main touristical destinations are:

The city of Slatina.
Fishing on the Danube and on the Olt River.
City of Corabia with an ancient roman citadelle, large orthodoxe cathedral, Danube sunbathes, sailing and fishing.
The town of Scorniceşti - the birthplace of Nicolae Ceauşescu.