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Covasna (Romanian pronunciation: [koˈvasna], Hungarian: Kovászna, Hungarian pronunciation:[’kovaːsnɒ]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in Transylvania, with the capital city at Sfântu Gheorghe.
In 2002, it had a population of 222,449 and the population density was 60/km².
Covasna County has the second-greatest percentage of Hungarian population in Romania, just behind the neighboring county of Harghita. The Hungarians of Covasna are primarily Szeklers.
Covasna county has a total area of 3,710 km².
The main part of the relief consists of mountains from the Eastern Carpathians group. Most localities can be found in the valleys and depressions located along the different rivers crossing the county. The main river is the Olt River; along its banks lies the capital city Sfântu Gheorghe.
Covasna County has been one of the preferred counties for foreign investments, mainly by Hungarian investors, due to the population profile.
The predominant industries in the county are:
The main tourist destinations in the county are:
Covasna (Romanian pronunciation: [koˈvasna]; Hungarian: Kovászna, Hungarian pronunciation: [kovaːsnɒ]; German: Kowasna) is a town in Covasna county, Transylvania, Romania, at an altitude of 550–600 m.
Known as the "town of 1,000 mineral springs," Covasna is famous for its mineral waters. Each spring has a different mixture of minerals, chiefly carbon dioxide, sulfur, and ammonia. Its name is derived from the Slavic word Cvaz, meaning sour, referring to the taste of its mineral waters.
The town administers one village, Chiuruş (Hungarian: Csomakőrös). The village has a population of 451 and has an absolute Székely Hungarian majority.
According to the 2002 Census, Covasna has 11,369 inhabitants. It has a Hungarian majority: 7,549 or 66.4%. 3,672 (32.3%) Romanians also live in the town.
Demographic movement according to the censuses:
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Baile VALLATO Bath (Vallató-fürdő és mofetta), Balvanyos zone, Covasna county, Romania, 2015
Băile APOR Bath - Apor lányok feredője (Balvanyos, Covasna County, Romania, 2015)
12 izvoare minerale din zona MICFALAU - BIXAD mineral springs (Covasna County, Romania, 2015)
Video Driving Ojdula - Targu Secuiesc (Covasna County, Romania)
Holzindustrie Schweighofer – Support for Hospitals in Covasna County
Autumn fly from Saint Ana Lake, Covasna County, Romania
Do you speak european? - Covasna county phase.
Izvoarele Tămăduitoare - Healing Springs - Gyógyforrások (Balvanyos, Covasna County, Romania, 2015)
Flag of Covasna County - Romania
Short thermodynamic flight near "Besenyo" Lake, Covasna county, Romania
Băile HAMMAS Bath (Hammas fürdő), Balvanyos zone, Covasna County, Romania, 2015
Playing in the wind, 07.04.2013 Ozun hill, Covasna county, Romania