Florești, Moldova
Florești (Romanian pronunciation: [floˈreʃtʲ]) is the capital city and industrial and commercial center of Floreşti District of Moldova. It is located on the river Răut.
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| Coordinates: 47°53′36″N 28°18′05″E | |
| Country | Moldova |
| County | Floreşti District |
| Founded | 20 August 1588 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Iurie Ţap |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.12 km2 (5.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 11,998 |
| • Density | 790/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | (MD-)5001–5002[2] |
| Area code | +373 250 |
| Climate | Dfb |
Name
The name comes from the Romanian word floare ("flower"). The old name of the settlement was Rădiul Florilor, which is also a derivative from the Romanian word for "flower".
Geography
The city is located in the north of the country, on the river Răut, a tributary of the Dniester.
Politics and administration
Florești is governed by the City Council and the City Mayor (Romanian: Primar), both elected once every four years. The current mayor is Iurie Ţap.
Notable people
- Saul Perlmutter
- Vitalie Ciobanu
- Victor Ciobanu (born 1992), world champion wrestler
- Nicolae Timofti
- Tudor Ulianovschi
Gallery
The first historical mention of Floreşti dates to 1588
References
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1 In Transnistria. 2 Controlled by the Transnistrian authorities. 3 Also a municipality. 4 The seat of Dubăsari District is the commune of Cocieri (not a city). | ||
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