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Cristuru Secuiesc (Romanian pronunciation: [ˌkristuru sekuˈjesk]; Hungarian: Székelykeresztúr, pronounced [ˈseːkɛjkɛrɛstuːr] ⓘ) is a town in Harghita County, Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, an ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania.
Odorheiu Secuiesc (Romanian pronunciation: [odorˌheju sekuˈjesk]; Hungarian: Székelyudvarhely, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈseːkɛjudvɒrhɛj] ⓘ; German: Oderhellen) is the second largest municipality in Harghita County, Transylvania, Romania. In its short form, it is also known as Odorhei in Romanian and Udvarhely in Hungarian. The ...
The commune lies on the banks of the Cașin River and its tributary, Pârâul Primejdios, in a hilly area at the foot of the Ciuc Mountains.It is located at the southeastern extremity of Harghita County, 42 km (26 mi) from the county seat, Miercurea Ciuc, on the border with Covasna County (to the south) and Bacău County (to the east).
Harghita County has a total area of 6,639 km 2. Harghita consists primarily of mountains, connected to the Eastern Carpathians, such as the Ciuc and Harghita Mountains; volcanic plateaux, foothills, and the more densely populated river valleys. The mountains are volcanic in origin, and the region is known for its excellent hot mineral springs.
Buildings and structures in Harghita County (4 C, 4 P) E. Education in Harghita County (1 C) G. Geography of Harghita County (3 C, 7 P) H. History of Harghita County ...
Vlăhița (listen ⓘ) (Hungarian: Szentegyháza, pronounced [ˈsɛntɛchaːzɒ] ⓘ, until 1899 Szentegyházas-Oláhfalu) is a town in Harghita County, Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, an ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania. The town administers two villages: Băile Homorod (Homoródfürdő) and Minele Lueta (Lövétebánya).
Săcel (Hungarian: Székelyandrásfalva, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈseːkɛjɒndraːʃfɒlvɒ]) is a commune in Harghita County, Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, an ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania. The commune lies on the Transylvanian Plateau.
Bălan (German: Kupferbergwerk; Hungarian: Balánbánya, pronounced [ˈbɒlaːmbaːɲɒ] ⓘ) is a town in Harghita County, Transylvania, Romania.It has historically been one of Transylvania and Romania's most important centers for copper mining, but its mines are no longer operational.