The Romanian name București has an unverified origin. Tradition connects the founding of Bucharest with the name of Bucur, who was a prince, an outlaw, a fisherman, a shepherd … Se mere

General
The city is situated on the banks of the Dâmbovița River, which flows into the Argeș River, a … Se mere

Administration
Bucharest has a unique status in Romanian administration, since it is the only municipal area … Se mere

Bucharest is the centre of the Romanian economy and industry, accounting for around 24% (2017) of the country's GDP and about one-quarter of its industrial production, while … Se mere

Bucharest's history alternated periods of development and decline from the early settlements in antiquity until its consolidation as the … Se mere

Bucharest has a humid continental climate (Dfa by the 0 °C isotherm), or a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cfa by the -3 °C isotherm), with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy … Se mere

As per the 2021 census, 1,716,961 inhabitants lived within the city limits, a decrease from the figure recorded at the 2011 census. This … Se mere