Lower Danube metropolitan area
Encyclopedia
The Lower Danube metropolitan area or Galaţi-Brăila metropolitan area is a proposed metropolitan area
project. It will be formed from the cities of Galaţi
and Brăila
in Romania
. Together they have a population of about 600,000 people. An alternate name could be Lower Danube.
after Bucharest
. Motorways, a new airport in Vădeni, and a bridge across the Danube
connecting the Brăila-Galaţi metropolitan area to Tulcea
have been proposed.
The metropolitan area has a border checkpoint to Moldova and Ukraine
. Galaţi
is located 10 km (6.2 mi) from Giurgiuleşti
and 20 km (12.4 mi) from Reni
.
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
project. It will be formed from the cities of Galaţi
Galati
Galați is a city and municipality in Romania, the capital of Galați County. Located in the historical region of Moldavia, in the close vicinity of Brăila, Galați is the largest port and sea port on the Danube River and the second largest Romanian port....
and Brăila
Braila
Brăila is a city in Muntenia, eastern Romania, a port on the Danube and the capital of Brăila County, in the close vicinity of Galaţi.According to the 2002 Romanian census there were 216,292 people living within the city of Brăila, making it the 10th most populous city in Romania.-History:A...
in Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
. Together they have a population of about 600,000 people. An alternate name could be Lower Danube.
Overview
If completed, it would represent the second-largest metropolitan zone in RomaniaRomania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
after Bucharest
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
. Motorways, a new airport in Vădeni, and a bridge across the Danube
Danube
The Danube is a river in the Central Europe and the Europe's second longest river after the Volga. It is classified as an international waterway....
connecting the Brăila-Galaţi metropolitan area to Tulcea
Tulcea
Tulcea is a city in Dobrogea, Romania. It is the administrative center of Tulcea county, and has a population of 92,379 as of 2007. One village, Tudor Vladimirescu, is administered by the city.- History :...
have been proposed.
The metropolitan area has a border checkpoint to Moldova and Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
. Galaţi
Galati
Galați is a city and municipality in Romania, the capital of Galați County. Located in the historical region of Moldavia, in the close vicinity of Brăila, Galați is the largest port and sea port on the Danube River and the second largest Romanian port....
is located 10 km (6.2 mi) from Giurgiuleşti
Giurgiulesti
Giurgiuleşti is a commune in the Cahul district of Moldova. It is also a border crossing point to Romania, located from Galaţi.- Geography :...
and 20 km (12.4 mi) from Reni
Reni, Ukraine
Reni is a small town in the Odessa Oblast of western Ukraine. It is the administrative center of the Reniysky Raion , and is located in the Bessarabian historic district of Budjak. The settlement was founded around 1548, acquiring city status in 1821.The current estimated population is around...
.
Settlements
|
I. C. Bratianu, Tulcea I. C. Brătianu is a commune in Tulcea County, Romania. It is composed of a single village, I. C. Brătianu.... , Tulcea County Branistea, Galati Braniştea is a commune in Galaţi County, Romania with a population of 4,020 people. It is composed of four villages, Braniştea, Lozova, Traian and Vasile Alecsandri.... , Galaţi County Independenta, Galati Independenţa is a commune in Galaţi County, Romania with a population of 4,930 people. It is composed of a single village, Independenţa.... , Galaţi County Schela, Galati Schela is a commune in Galaţi County, Romania with a population of 3,521 people. It is composed of two villages, Negrea and Schela.... , Galaţi County Chiscani Chiscani is a commune located in Brăila County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Chiscani, Lacu Sărat and Vărsătura.... , Brăila County |