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The Solomonar or Șolomonar (German phonetization: Scholomonar) is a wizard believed in Romanian folklore to ride a dragon (zmeu [a] or a balaur) and control the weather, causing rain, thunder, or hailstorm. They are recruited from common folk and taught their magic at the Solomonărie or Şolomanţă (German phonetization: Scholomance). [1]
Slătioara secular forest Suceava County: 1991 (natural) This is a nomination of the Slătioara secular forest that has since been listed as a part of Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe. [34] [15] The Historic Centre of Sibiu and its Ensemble of Squares Sibiu County: 2004 ii, iii, iv, v (cultural)
The folklore of Romania is the collection of traditions of the Romanians. A feature of Romanian culture is the special relationship between folklore and the learned culture, determined by two factors. First, the rural character of the Romanian communities resulted in an exceptionally vital and creative traditional culture.
Autumn in Hoia-Baciu Forest, November 2012. The forest covers an area of about 3 square kilometers. Its southern border begins on a ridge which runs east-west. It does not contain the steep southern slope of the hill, which rises from the Someșul Mic River. To the north, the forest ends on a smoother slope, which meets the Nadăș River.
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The Seven Natural Wonders of Romania (Romanian: Cele Şapte Minuni Naturale ale României) are the seven natural wonders of Romania, which were chosen in the Seven Natural Wonders of Romania contest held in July, 2008. It was the second stage of the Seven Wonders of Romania program started in 2007. The voting consisted of two parts: experts in ...
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests (Romanian: Ministerul Mediului, Apelor și Pădurilor) is one of the ministries of the Government of Romania. It was created in 1991. [ 1 ] The institution was known as the Ministry of Environment and Waters Management ( Romanian : Ministerul Mediului și Gospodăririi Apelor ) before April 2007 ...
The forest industry in Romania is dominated by a “timber mafia” or a “forest mafia.” Half of all Romanian timber is illegally harvested. [1] Those who cross the timber mafia or attempt to enforce Romania's forest laws are targeted for retribution. [6] [2] Illegal logging is believed to have cost Romania more than $5.7 billion since the ...