Focşani

Focşani: municipal theatreBust of poet Mihail Eminescu in front of the municipal theatre, Focşani, Romania.

Focşani, city, capital of Vrancea judeƫ (county), east-central Romania. The city lies 100 miles (160 km) north-northeast of Bucharest. It is situated on the Milcov River, which was once the boundary between Moldavia and Walachia. In the city is a monument marking the old frontier. Focşani is the centre of a wine-making region that has been famous for its vineyards since the 15th century. Focşani is also an industrial city, processing dairy products and manufacturing furniture and clothing. Pop. (2007 est.) 99,907.

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Article Title: Focşani
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 05 August 2011
Access Date: February 08, 2025