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Almaş
Almaş is a commune in Arad County, Romania. Situated in the Gurahonţ Basin, in the left valley of the Crişul Alb River, the commune is composed of four villages: Almaş (situated at 97 km from Arad), Cil, Joia Mare and Rădeşti. Its total administrative territory is 8127 ha.
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 3009 inhabitants. From an ethnic point of view, it has the following structure: 96.3% are Romanians, 0.2% Hungarians, 3.4% Roma and 0.1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Almaş dates back to 1334.
Cil was mentioned in documents in 1369, Rădeşti in 1441 and Joia Mare in 1439.
The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in all the sectors.
There is a monastery dedicated to the Annunciation, and the Rădeştilor Valley.
Coordinates: 46°16′59″N 22°13′59″E / 46.283°N 22.233°E / 46.283; 22.233

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Apateu
Apateu is a commune in Arad County, Romania. The commune is situated in the Crișurilor Plateau and is composed of three villages: Apateu (situated at 77 km from Arad), Berechiu and Moţiori. The nearest city is Ineu at 35 km. Its total administrative territory is 7610 ha.
Apateu has a humid continental climate with cold and snowy winters and hot summers.
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 3684 inhabitants. From an ethnical point of view it has the following structure: 94,8% are Romanians, 0,2% Hungarians, 4,9% Roms and 0,1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
In the south west area and on the actual spot of the village it was founded traces from the late neolithic period, such as tools of stone like: small flat chisel, axes and fragments of poterie. In the north east it was found evidences of activities from Bronze Age, such as: 2 sickle, various jewelry and a button. The items are kept in the village museum ”Rovina”, and in County Museum of Arad. In the period of antiquity the place was lived by dacians, the region being included in the kingdom of Dacia ruled by king Burebista. Evidences like coins of silver from the period 229-59 b. Hr. was found. After the roman occupation of the Dacia, the region remained unoccupied and unhabited of the tribes of the free dacians. The first documentary record of the locality Apateu dates back to 1219, when Apateu is mentioned in Latin as ”Vila Apati”, meaning the village of the monastery. Actually ”Apaty” derives from the basic Latin form of ”abbatus”, meaning abbot. The village belonged to a monastery. Berechiu was mentioned in documents in 1332, while Moţiori only in 1956.

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Arad County
Arad (Romanian pronunciation: [aˈrad] ( listen)) is an administrative division (judeţ) of Romania roughly translated into county in the western part of the country on the border with Hungary, mostly in the region of Crişana and few villages in Banat. The administrative center of the county lies in the city of Arad. The Arad County is part of the Danube-Kris-Mures-Tisza Euroregion.
In Hungarian, it is known as Arad, in Serbian as Арад / Arad, and in German as Arad. The county was named after its administrative center, Arad.
The county has a total area of 7,754 km², representing 3.6% of national Romanian territory. The terrain of Arad County is divided into two distinct units that cover almost half of the county each. The eastern side of the county has a hilly to low mountainous terrain (Dealurile Lipovei, Munţii Zărandului, Munţii Codru Moma) and on the western side it's a plain zone known as The Western Romanian Plain with its most known entities such as Arad Plain, Low Mures Plain, and The High Vinga Plain. Taking altitude into account we notice that it follows a stepped pattern as it drops as we go from the east to the west of the county from 1489 m to below 100 m. In the east there are the Zarand Mountainsnand the Codru Moma Mountains, all subdivisions of the Apuseni Mountains, a major group of the Western Carpathians.

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Archiş
Archiş (Hungarian: Bélárko) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It is situated in the northern part of the Sebiş Basin, at the foot of the Codru Moma Mountains, and its surface is 68.07 km². It is composed of four villages: Archiş (situated at 84 km from Arad), Bârzeşti, Groşeni and Nermiş.
According to the 2002 census, the population of the commune is 1699. Ethnically, it has the following structure: 94.9% are Romanians, 0.2% Hungarians, 4.4% Roma and 0.5% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Archiş dates back to 1552. Bârzeşti, Groşeni and Nermiş were mentioned in documents in 1580.
Although the economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, the secondary and tertiary economic sectors have also developed since the 1990s.
Among the commune's tourist attractions are the landscape at the western edge of Codru-Moma Mountains and the church of Pious Paraschiva (1725).
Coordinates: 46°28′59″N 22°03′00″E / 46.483°N 22.050°E / 46.483; 22.050

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Beliu
Beliu is a commune in Arad County, Romania. Beliu commune lies in the contact zone of Teuzului Plateau with Mărăușului Hills, along the Beliu River. It is composed of six villages: Beliu (situated at 77 km from Arad), Beneşti, Bochia, Vasile Goldiş (Lunca Teuzului until 2005, and until 1968 a separate commune called Mocirla), Secaci and Tăgădău. Its territory is 3695 ha.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 3320 inhabitants, out of which 90.9% are Romanians, 2.2% Hungarians, 4.4% Roma, 2.4% Ukrainians and 0.1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Beliu dates back to 1332. Beneşti was documentary recorded in 1828, Bochia in 1552, Lunca Teuzului (Vasile Goldiş) in 1588, Secaci in 1580 and Tăgădău in 1552.
Although the economy of the commune is prevalent agricultural, the secondary and tertiary economic sectors have also developed recently. Besides agriculture, the industry of building materials, light industry, timber industry and at last but not at least small industry represented by the craftsmen's activity have a significant proportion in the commune's economy.

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Birchiş
Birchiş (Hungarian: Marosberkes; German: Birkisch) is a commune in Arad County, Romania.
The commune is situated in the contact zone of the Mureș Couloir with the Lipovei Hills and it stretches over a surface of 10228 ha. It is composed of four villages: Birchiş (situated at 81 km from Arad), Căpâlnaş, Ostrov and Virişmort.
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 2044 inhabitants. From an ethnical point of view it has the following structure: 87,7% are Romanians, 0,5% Hungarians, 11,6 Roms and 0,2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Birchiș dates back to 1596. Căpâlnaş was first mentioned in 1369, Ostrov in 1169 and Virişmort in 1374.
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, plant-growing and livestock-breeding are well represented.
There is a castle in Căpâlnaş, a historical and architectural monument built in the 19th century (today being a sanatorium). The commune Birchiș is well-known both in the country and abroad for the ceramic products made by local craftsmen.

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Bocsig
Bocsig (Hungarian: Bokszeg) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. The commune is situated in the Ineu Basin, along the Crişul Alb River, and it stretches over 6648 ha. It is composed of three villages: Bocsig (situated at 67 km from Arad), Mânerău (Monyoró) and Răpsig (Repszeg).
According to the 2002 census, the population of the commune counts 3553 inhabitants, out of which 90.3% are Romanians, 2.7% Hungarians, 6.8% Roma and 0.2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Bocsig dates back to 1553. Mânerău was mentioned in documents in 1341, while Răpsig in 1553.
Although the economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, the secondary and tertiary economic sectors have also developed since the 1990s.
There is a castle in Bocsig, built in the 19th century in late Renaissance style. The commune is also on the Crişul Alb River valley.
Coordinates: 46°25′N 21°57′E / 46.417°N 21.95°E / 46.417; 21.95

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Brazii
Brazii is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It is situated in the southern part of the Gurahonţ Basin, at the western foot of Măgura Ciungani Mountains and at the northern foot of Husu Massif, in the hydrographical basin of the Sighișoara River. It is composed of five villages: Brazii (situated at 111 km from Arad), Buceava-Şoimuş, Iacobini, Mădrigeşti and Secaş.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 1417 inhabitants, out of which 99,2% are Romanians, 0,7% Roms and 0,1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Brazii dates back to 1553. Buceava-Şoimuş, Secaş and Iacobini were mentioned in documents in 1439 and Mădrigeşti in 1441.
Besides agriculture, the industry of building materials, timber and woodworking industry are present in great proportion in the commune's economy.
In addition to the mountainous landscapes, Brazii has cultural draws. Among these are the wooden church "Sfântul Mucenic Dimitrie" in Buceava Șoimuș, being a historical and architectural monument from the 18th century, and the wooden church "Sfântul Mucenic Gheorghe" in Mădrigeşti.

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Buteni
Buteni is a commune in Arad County, Romania. The Crişul Alb River flows nearby. Buteni commune lies in the Sebiș Basin, at the foot of Cuiedului Hills. It is composed of four villages: Berindia, Buteni (situated at 72 km from Arad), Cuied and Păulian.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 3472 inhabitants, out of which 97,9% are Romanians, 0,7% Hungarians, 0,7% Roms, 0,3% Germans and 0,4% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Buteni dates back to 1387. Berindia was first mentioned in documents in 1553, Cuied in 1447 and Păulian in 1553.
Although the economy of the commune is mostly agricultural, it is well-known in the region also for its zootechnic sector based on sheep-farming and for its small industry. Besides, it is an important centre of handicrafts.
In the future tourism can become a dominant economical branch. The archaeological site in Berindia, the traditional occupations and handicrafts, the costumes and products made by hand, as well as the development of the agro-tourism can turn the commune into an area with exceptional touristical attraction.

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Bârsa
Bârsa is a commune in Arad County, Romania. The commune is situated in the Sebiș Basin, on the left part of the Mills Ditch and it has an administrative territory of 5174 ha. It is composed of four villages: Aldeşti, Bârsa (situated at 77 km from Arad), Hodiş and Voivodeni.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 1920 inhabitants, out of which 97.9% are Romanians, 0.7% Hungarians, 1.1% Roma and 0.3% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Bîrsa dates back to 1489. Aldeşti was first mentioned in documents in 1477, Hodiş in 1326 and Voivodeni in 1553.
Although the economy of the commune is prevalent agricultural, the secondary and tertiary economic sectors have also developed recently. Besides agriculture, the industry of building materials is also well represented.
The exceptional touristic potential of the town includes both natural and man-made elements. The commune is well-known both in the country and abroad for the ceramic products made by local craftsmen.

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Cermei
Cermei is a commune in Arad County, Romania, situated in the Teuzului Plateau, in the basin of the Sartiș River. It is composed of three villages: Avram Iancu, Cermei (situated at 67 km from Arad) and Şomoşcheş.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 2856 inhabitants, out of which 87,5% are Romanians, 6,9% Hungarians, 4,6% Roms, 0,5% Germans and 0,5% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Cermei dates back to 1429. Avram Iancu was mentioned in documents in 1828, while Șomoșcheș in 1332.
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, both component sectors are well-developed.
Coordinates: 46°33′N 21°51′E / 46.55°N 21.85°E / 46.55; 21.85

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Chisindia
Chisindia is a commune in Arad County, Romania.Chisindia lies in the southern part of the Sebiș Basin, at the foot of the Cuedului Hills, and it has a surface of 12928 ha. It is composed of three villages: Chisindia (situated at 92 km from Arad), Păiuşeni and Văsoaia.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 1580 inhabitants, out of which 98,2% are Romanians, 0,1% Hungarians, 1,5% Roms and 0,2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Chisindia dates back to 1349. Păiuşeni was mentioned in documents in 1574, while Văsoaia in 1574.
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, both component sectors are well-developed.
Coordinates: 46°16′59″N 22°06′00″E / 46.283°N 22.100°E / 46.283; 22.100

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Conop
Conop is a commune located in Arad County, Romania. Conop is situated at the southern foot of Zărand Mountains, in the Mureșului Couloir. The commune stretches over 5420 ha and it is composed of five villages: Belotinţ, Chelmac, Conop (situated at 50 km from Arad), Milova and Odvoş.
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 2342 inhabitants. From an ethnical point of view it has the following structure: 98,4% are Romanians, 0,5% Hungarians, 0,2% Germans, 0,4% Ukrainians and 0,5% are of other or undeclared ationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Conop dates back to 1510. The other settlements were attested documentary as it follows: Belotinţ in 1607, Chelmac in 1717, Milova and Odvoş in 1440.
The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in all the sectors present in the commune. Conop is known as an important fructiferous basin of the region.
Conop commune can become an area with touristic attraction by trimming up its anthropic and natural potential. Among the most important touristic sights of the commune put under protection we can mention the walls of the Eperyes monastery in Chelmac, the Ștefan Cicio-Pop mansion in Conop built at the end of the 18th century - today being a general school, the ruins of the mining exploitation "Zidurile de la Tău" in Milova (1800) and the Konopi castle in Odvoş, built in the 18th century in neoclassic style. Another touristic sight of the commune is the school camp in Odvoş.

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Covăsânţ
Covăsânţ is a commune in Arad County, Romania.
Covăsânţ commune is situated in the contact zone of the Zărand Mountains western foothills and the Aradului Plateau, on the Matca channel. Its surface stretches over 4227 hectares. It is composed of a single village, Covăsânţ, which lies at 28 km from Arad.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 2659 inhabitants, out of which 75.7% are Romanians, 0.5% Hungarians, 23.5% Roma and 0.3% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Covăsânt dates back to 1333.
The commune's economy is mainly agricultural, characterized by livestock-breeding based on cattle-breeding, pomiculture and viticulture.
The main industry is agriculture.
Covăsânt commune is one of the most important access points to the Zărand Mountains' peaks, several touristic trailmarked pathways leading to this territory.
Besides, the beautiful landscapes of Zărand Mountains, the commune has a rich touristic fond made by men. The "Tornea" castle, the remains of the castle named "Hindec", the ruins and the tower of a fascinating church dated from the 14th century are the most important sights which are worth visiting for every tourist coming to this region.

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Craiva

Craiva is a commune in Arad County, Romania. The commune Craiva is situated in the contact zone of the Susag's high plateau with Mărăușului Hills and Codru-Moma Mountains, along the Sartiș River, having an administrative territory of 11,490 hectares. It is composed of ten villages: Chişlaca, Ciunteşti, Coroi, Craiva (situated at 85 km from Arad), Mărăuş, Rogoz de Beliu, Stoineşti, Susag, Şiad and Tălmaci.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 3118 inhabitants, out of which 89,4% are Romanians, 0,1% Hungarians, 8,3% Roms, 2% Ukrainians and 0,2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
Craiva's first documentary record dates from 1344. Chişlaca, Coroi, Mărăuş, Stoineşti, Susag and Tălmaci were first mentioned in 1828, Ciunteşti in 1587, Rogoz de Beliu in 1552 and Şiad in 1344.
Although the economy of the commune is prevalent agricultural the secondary and tertiary economic sectors have also developed recently. Possessing a forest-land stretching over 4000 ha, the activities connected to lumbering and procession of timber are well-represented in the local economy.

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Curtici
Curtici (Hungarian: Kürtös, German: Kurtitsch) is a town located in Arad County, far western Romania. The town is situated at a 21 km distance from the county capital Arad, in the western part of Arad County. It is the most important railway meeting point of Central Europe with the western part of Romania. Its administrative territory extends on a 7970 ha area, on the Sântanei Plateau, a plateau characterized in the zone of the town by the sand hills formed by the old branches of the Mureș. Today it is a vineyard.
Curtici is a border town between Hungary and Romania, on the Romanian side. It is an especially important rail border crossing, as it is the main crossing between trains going from Hungary and Romania, especially those between Budapest and Bucharest. The town administered Dorobanţi village until 2004, when it was split off to form a separate commune.
The town's Hungarian name means "Trumpeter"; the German and Romanian names derive from that.
The first written confirmation of the town Curtici dates back to the 16th century, specifically to 1519. In 1998 it turned its 30th anniversary counted from its declaration as an urban settlement.

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Cărand
Cărand is a commune in Arad County, Romania. Cărand commune is situated in the northern part of the Sebiș Basin, at the foot of Codru-Moma Mountains and its surface is 3813 ha. It is composed of two villages, Cărand (situated at 92 km from Arad) and Seliştea.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 1320 inhabitants, out of which 89,5% are Romanians, 0,2% Hungarians, 9,4% Roms, 0,7% Slovaks and 0,2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Cărand dates back to 1429, while Seliștea was documentary mentioned in 1552.
Although the economy of the commune is prevalent agricultural, the secondary and tertiary economic sectors have also developed recently.
The natural reservations called Pădurea Sic having a 17,8 ha surface and the oak forest stretching on 2,1 ha, as well as the thermal water springs are the main touristic sights of the commune.
Coordinates: 46°27′00″N 22°04′59″E / 46.450°N 22.083°E / 46.450; 22.083

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Dezna
Dezna (Hungarian: Dézna) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. Located in the Dezna River valley about 7 km from Sebiş, it is composed of five villages: Buhani (Bajnokfalva), Dezna, Laz (Déznaláz), Neagra (Kisfeketefalu) and Slatina de Criş (Mikószlatina).
According to the 2002, the population of the commune was 1523 inhabitants, out of which 98.2% are Romanians, 0.6% Hungarians, 0.7% Roma and 0.5% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Dezna dates back to 1318. Buhani was attested documentarily in 1441, Laz between 1553- 1561, while Neagra and Slatina de Criş in 1553.
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, farming, livestock-breeding and conversion of timber are well-represented.
Coordinates: 46°24′N 22°15′E / 46.4°N 22.25°E / 46.4; 22.25

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Dieci
Dieci is a commune in Arad County, Romania. Dieci commune is situated in the Gurahonţ Basin, on the right bank of the Crișul Alb River, and it stretches over 8469 hectares. It is composed of five villages: Cociuba, Crocna, Dieci (situated 100 km from Arad), Revetiş and Roşia.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 1754 inhabitants, out of which 98,6% are Romanians, 1,1% Roms and 0,3% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Dieci dates back to 1613. Cociuba and Roşia were attested documentarily in 1553, Crocna in 1448, while Revetiş between 1553-1561.
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, both component sectors are well-developed. The most important exploitable resource of the subsoil is andesite - magmatic rock often used for constructions.
The main touristic attraction of the commune is the wooden church from the 18th century in Roșia and the Ethnographic Museum in Revetiş.
Coordinates: 46°19′N 22°15′E / 46.317°N 22.25°E / 46.317; 22.25

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Felnac
Felnac (Serbian: Фелнак) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. Felnac commune is situated in the Vingăi Plateau, on the left side of the Mureș Valley and it surface occupies 5120 ha. It is composed of two villages, Călugăreni and Felnac (situated at 20 km from Arad). It also included Bodrogu Nou and Zădăreni villages until 2004, when they were split off to form Zădăreni Commune.
According to the 2002 census, the population of the commune is 5182 inhabitants, out of which 87.3% are Romanians, 1.9% Hungarians, 5% Roma, 0.6% Germans, 0.1% Slovaks, 0,5% Ukrainians, 4.3% Serbs and 0.3% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Felnac dates back to 1330, and of Călugăreni to 1913.
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, plant-growing being well-represented.
A castle from the 14th century has existed on the territory of the commune, rebuilt in 1500 and demolished in 1699. There are Romanian and Serbian Orthodox churches are also worth visiting, as well as the pleasure-ground with a private piscary.

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Frumuşeni
Frumuşeni (German: Schöndorf; Hungarian: Szépfalu) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It lies in the north-eastern part of the Vinga Plateau. It is composed of two villages, Aluniş and Frumuşeni (situated at 17 km from Arad). These were part of Fântânele Commune until 2004, when they were split off.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 2690 inhabitants, out of which 98.5% are Romanians, 0.6% Hungarians, 0.8% Germans and 0.1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Frumușeni dates back to 1080-1090, although the traces of inhabitance on this area originate from the Bronze Age. On the territory of the commune, at the place known as "Dosul Caprei" a reinforced settlement belonging to the period mentioned above and two settlements originating from the Iron Age have been discovered. Aluniş was first mentioned in 1828.
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, both component sectors are well-developed.
Due to the value of the built fond, as well as the form and organization of the households, the architectural complex of the locality has been included in the area with cultural value of national interest.

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Ghioroc
Ghioroc is a commune in Arad County, Romania. Ghioroc commune is situated in the contact zone of Zărand Mountains and Aradului Plateau, on the Matca channel, and it stretches over 4890 ha. It is composed of three villages: Cuvin, Ghioroc (situated at 22 km from Arad) and Miniş.
According to the 2011 census, the population of the commune counts 3765 inhabitants, out of which 81.2% are Romanians, 17.1% Hungarians, 0.7% Ukrainians, 0.5% Germans, 0.3% Roma and 0.2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Ghioroc dates back to 1135. Cuvin was attested documentarily in 1323, while Miniş in 1302.
The economy of the locality is mainly agricultural, both component sectors are well-developed. The commune is known as an important vine-growing centre both in the country and abroad. Agrotourism is well-represented here by attractive touristic pensions.
Among the show-places of Ghioroc commune we can mention the Roman Catholic church from 1779–1781, the orthodox church with its patron saint called "Sfântul Mucenic Dimitrie" dating back to 1793, the monument put up to the heroes killed in the battles in 1944, the Museum of Vine and Wine, as well as the Agricole Museum. Beside these, Ghioroc Lake is another attractive place, around it a pleasure-ground is being under contstruction.

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Grăniceri
Grăniceri is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated on the Crișurilor Plain, at the western border of Romania. The commune stretches over 7,900 hectares (20,000 acres) and is composed of two villages, Grăniceri (situated at 61 km from Arad) and Şiclău.
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 2596 inhabitants. From an ethnic point of view it has the following structure: 89.7% are Romanians, 1.3% Hungarians, 7.4% Roma, 1.5% Germans and 0.1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
Traces of inhabitance in this place are very old, at the beginning of the 20th century a golden treasure dating from the late Bronze Age was found on its territory.
Grăniceri was first mentioned in documents only in 1438, while Șiclău in 1466.
Grăniceri is a significant railway frontier crossing point.
Situated on a plateau the commune is not abundant in spectacular sights. The church called "Sfinţii Arhangheli Mihail și Gavril" built in 1758 and the fishponds are the main local tourist attractions.

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Gurahonţ
Gurahonţ (Hungarian: Gurahonc) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It is composed of ten villages: Bonţeşti (Boncesd), Dulcele (Dulcsele), Feniş (Körösfényes), Gurahonţ, Honţişor (Honcisor), Iosaş (Jószás), Musteşti (Musztesd), Pescari (Holdmézes), Valea Mare (Valemáre) and Zimbru (Zombrád).
Coordinates: 46°16′N 22°21′E / 46.267°N 22.35°E / 46.267; 22.35

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Hălmagiu
Hălmagiu is a commune in Arad County, Romania.
Hălmagiu commune is situated in the basin with the same name, at the confluence of the Hălmăgel and Crișul Alb Rivers, at the foot of Bihor Mountains. It stretches over 8400 hectares. It is composed of eleven villages: Băneşti, Bodeşti, Brusturi, Cristeşti, Hălmagiu (situated at 136 km from Arad), Ioneşti, Leasa, Leştioara, Poienari, Tisa and Ţărmure.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 3562 inhabitants, out of which 99.9% are Romanians and 0.1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Hălmagiu dates back to 1390, Băneşti, Bodeşti and Ioneşti in 1441, Brusturi in 1360, Cristeşti in 1464, Leasa, Tisa and Ţărmure in 1439, Leştioara in 1477 and Poienariin 1760-1762.
Although the economy of the commune is prevalent agricultural, the secondary and tertiary economic sectors have also developed recently. The commune is known as an important fructiferous basin of the region. Due to the small industry represented by handicraft, Hălmagiu has become an important centre of furriery and producing of wooden tools. The main exploitable resources are andesite, complex iron ore and banded clay.

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Hălmăgel
Hălmăgel is a commune in Arad County, Romania.It is situated in the Hălmagiu Basin, at the foot of Bihor Mountains, along the Hălmăgel River. It occupies approximately 7000 ha and it is composed of five villages: Hălmăgel (situated at 140 km from Arad), Luncşoara, Sârbi, Târnăviţa and Ţoheşti.
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 1656 inhabitants, all of them being of Romanian nationality.
The first documentary record of the locality Hălmăgel dates back to 1439. Luncșoara, Târnăviţa and Ţohești were first mentioned in documents in 1760-1762, while Sârbi in 1561.
Although the economy of the commune is mainly agrarian, based on livestockbreeding and farming, logging, conversion of timber, food industry and industry of building materials are also wellrepresented. Small industry based on handicraft is present in Târnăviţa through workshops of popular, enamelled ceramics.
Tourism is an economic branch that has undergone an ascendant development in the past few years. The touristic potential of the town is an impressive one.

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Hăşmaş
Hăşmaş is a commune in Arad County, Romania.
Hășmaș lies in the northern part of the Ineu Basin, at the contact zone of Cărandului Hills with Mărăușului Hills and Codru-Moma Mountains, along the Hăşmaş River. Its surface is 8,844 hectares. It is composed of six villages: Agrişu Mic, Botfei, Clit, Comăneşti, Hăşmaş (situated at 87 km from Arad) and Urvişu de Beliu.
According to the 2002 census, the population of the commune counts 1460 inhabitants, out of which 96.2% are Romanians, 3.6% Roma and 0.2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
In 1968 traces of a Dacian reinforced settlement, as well as ceramic pots made on disk or by hand, iron tools and arms, ornaments etc. dating from the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD were found in Clit.
The first documentary record of Hășmaș dates back to 1588. Agrişu Mic was attested documentarily in 1588, Botfei in 1595, Clitin 1828, while Comăneşti and Urvişu de Beliu in 1599.
The economy of the commune is mainly agrarian, the population lives on livestock-breeding, grain growing and pomiculture. Besides, lumbering and conversion of timber are also present on the economic map of the commune.

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Igneşti
Igneşti is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated at the southern foot of Codru-Moma Mountains, in the Ineu-Gurahonţ Basin. The commune stretches over 5192 hectares and is composed of four villages: Igneşti (situated at 89 km from Arad), Minead, Nădălbeşti and Susani.
According to the 2002 census the population of the commune counts 822 inhabitants, out of which 99.4% are Romanians and 0.6% are Hungarians.
The first documentary record of the locality Ignești dates back to 1553. The other settlements were attested documentary as it follows: Minead in 1619, Nadalbești in 1553 and Susani in 1574.
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, livestock-breeding and plant-growing being well-represented. Apiculture is also present on the economic map of the commune.
Ignești commune can become an area with touristic attraction by trimming up its anthropic and natural potential.
Coordinates: 46°24′N 22°10′E / 46.4°N 22.167°E / 46.4; 22.167

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Ineu
Ineu (Romanian pronunciation: [iˈnew]; Hungarian: Borosjenő; Serbian: Јенопоље/Jenopolje) is a town in Arad County, western Transylvania, Romania. It is situated at a distance of 57 km from the county capital Arad, it occupies a 116,6 square km surface at the contact point of Crișul Alb Basin and Crișurilor Plateau. Ineu is the main entrance gate into the Zărand Land (Ţara Zarandului). The town administers one village, Mocrea.
Ineu was first attested in documents in the year 1214 under the name "Villa Ieneu". It was a sanjak centre in the Timişoara and Varad eyalets and it was known as "Yanova" during the Ottoman rule.
According to the census of 2002 the population of the town counts 10207 inhabitants. From an ethnical point of view it has the following structure: 85.6% are Romanians, 8.4% Hungarians, 5.1% Roma, 0.5% Germans, 0.3% Slovaks and 0.1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The traces of habitation of this area are lost in the darkness of time. Archaeologists excavated artifacts belonging to the Neolithic civilization (axes with hole, flint tools, ceramics), to the Dacian civilization, to the Roman occupation (fortress lines, ornaments, weapons, millstones) and sources that attest the continuous inhabitance of these areas.

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Iratoşu
Iratoşu (Hungarian: Nagyiratos) is a commune in Arad County, Romania, on the Aradului Plateau, at the western border of Romania. The commune stretches over 3770 hectares and is composed of three villages: Iratoşu (situated at 22 km from Arad), Variaşu Mare (Nagyvarjas) and Variaşu Mic (Kisvarjaspuszta).
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 2361 inhabitants, out of which 41,7% are Romanians, 55,1% Hungarians, 2,4% Roms, 0,3% Germans, 0,3% Ukrainians and 0,2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Iratoșu dates back to 1446. Variaşu Mic was attested documentarily in 1913, while Variaşu Mare in 1446.
The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in all the sectors present in the commune.
Variașu Mic is also a frontier crossing point. Situated on a plateau, the natural touristic fond of the commune is not abundant in spectacular sights.
Coordinates: 46°19′N 21°12′E / 46.317°N 21.2°E / 46.317; 21.2

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Macea
Macea (Hungarian: Mácsa; German: Matscha) is a commune in Arad County, Romania, composed of two villages, Macea and Sânmartin. It is located 23 km from Arad and 6 km from Curtici.
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 6169 inhabitants, out of which 85.6% are Romanians, 3.3% Hungarians, 8.3% Roma, 2.2% Germans and 0.6% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
Although the traces of inhabitance on this place are very old, traces from the Neolithic and from the Bronze Age having been found on its territory, Macea was first mentioned in documents only in 1380, while Sânmartin in 1477.
The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in all the sectors present in the commune. Livestock-breeding based on cattle-growing and pig-raising is the main economic branch, due to which food industry is well-developed in the commune.
Tourist sites include the natural reservation called "Arboretul de la Macea" (20,5 ha), the Macea castle - architectural monument belonging to the national patrimony, built in the 19th century, the exhibition room with caricatures, well as the beach and the botanical garden.

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Mişca
Mişca (Hungarian: Tőzmiske) is a commune in Arad County, Romania, in the northern part of the Crișurilor Plateau, in the Teuz valley. Its surface is 1088 ha.
The commune is composed of four villages:
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 3546 inhabitants, out of which 36,9% are Romanians, 40,5% Hungarians, 21,7% Roms, 0,7% Germans and 0,2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
In Zerindu Mic traces of a settlement from the 2nd Iron Age have been found. The first documentary record of Mișca dates back to 1249. Zerindu Mic was attested documentarily in 1326, Satu Nou in 1828, while Vânători in 1214.
Although the economy of the commune is mainly agrarian, small industry, commerce and services underwent a significant development in the last few years.
The valleys of the Crișul Negru, Teuz and Șartiș Rivers are much-liked places of the anglers and hunters, due to their rich fauna. Besides, the reformed church in Vînători-architectural monument dating back to the 13th century, the Catholic Church in Satul Nou and the orthodox church in Mișca are the most attended sights of the commune.

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Moneasa
Moneasa (Hungarian: Menyháza) is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated at the foot of Codru-Moma Mountains. Its administrative surface stretches over 6824 hectares and it is composed of two villages, Moneasa (situated at 102 km from Arad) and Rănuşa.
According to the 2002 census, the population of the commune counts 1056 inhabitants, out of which 97.7% are Romanians, 1.7% are Hungarians and 0.6% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
Traces of inhabitance on this area dating back to the paleolithic and neolithic have been found in the caverns called "Hoanca" and "Izoi".
The first documentary record of Moneasa dates back to 1597, while Rănuşa was first mentioned in 1556.
Moneasa is one of the county's communes that have a high economic potential. The exploitation of black and red marble, the springs of mineral waters with bicarbonate - calcic, sodic, oligomineral and semi-thermal, valorizated already in 1866, lumbering and conversion of timber, as well as the exploitation of other touristic resources are the maintainers of the local economy.

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Nădlac
Nădlac (Hungarian: Nagylak, Slovak: Nadlak) is a town in western Romania, Arad County. A former part of the town lies across the border with Hungary; this village is called Nagylak. An international border town, Nădlac is the main border crossing into western Romania from Hungary. It is also a centre of the Lutheran Slovakian community in Romania. Situated in the western part of Arad County, 50 km far from the county capital, at the western border of Romania, Nădlac is the main entrance gate from Western Europe. The administrative territory of the town is 132,5 square km and according to the last census its population counts 8144 inhabitants.
Nădlac was first mentioned in documents in 1313 when it was known as Noglog. The traces of inhabitancy in this region are lost on the darkness of time.
The town's name in Hungarian language means "big place". The Romanian and Slovakian names derive from that.
According to the 2002 census, Nădlac had 8,154 inhabitants. The ethnic breakdown was then as follows:

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Pecica
Pecica (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈpet͡ʃʲ.ka]; Hungarian: Pécska; German: Petschka; Serbian: Печка/Pečka) is a town in Arad County, Romania. In ancient times it was a Dacian fortress called Ziridava and today it is an important archeological site. Situated at 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Arad, it was declared a town in 2004. Its administrative territory extends into the Aradului Plateau. The town administers three villages: Bodrogu Vechi (Óbodrog), Sederhat (Szederhát) and Turnu (Tornya).
According to the census of 2002 the population of the town counts 13024 inhabitants. The ethnic composition is as follows: 57.1% are Romanians, 32.6% Hungarians, 8.4% Roma, 0.6% Slovaks, 0.6% Serbs and 0.7% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
Due to the abundance of archaeological finds of the zone an important historic period known as the Periam-Pecica culture was named after the settlement. The history of the localities Pecica, Bodrogu Vechi, Sederhat and Turnu is closely connected with the events making highly memorable the entire zone of the Aradului Plateau.

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Peregu Mare
Peregu Mare (Hungarian: Németpereg (Német-Pereg); Slovak: Veľký Pereg) is a commune in Arad County, Romania, on the Arad Plateau, at the western border of Romania. The commune stretches over 3095 ha and is composed of two villages, Peregu Mare (situated at 38 km from Arad) and Peregu Mic (Kispereg).
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 1800 inhabitants, out of which 21.6% are Romanians, 46.6% Hungarians, 1.3% Roma, 4.6% Germans, 18.3% Slovaks, 3.6% Ukrainians, 3.8% Czechs and 4% are of other or undeclared nationalities. 47% are Reformed, 20.1% Greek-Catholic, 19.7% Romanian Orthodox and 11.4% Roman Catholic. This village has about 876 houses.
The first documentary record of Peregu Mare dates back to 1241.
Magister Rogerius (italian monk from Benevento, Apulia) wrote: „XXXII: De destructione Nove-uille et monasterii de Egres. Uersus Orodinum et Chandinum procedere inceperunt, in medio eorum, Noua-uilli dimissa, nomen cuius Pereg fuerat, in qua homines septuaginta uillarum fuerant congregati, et dimisso monasterio Egres Cisterciensis ordinis, in quod tanquam munitum castrum se milites et multe domine receperant. Nec Tartari loca illa aggredi uoluerunt, quousque circumcirca esset terra totaliter desolata. (...) Tartari uero retro post omnes stantes, ridebat de casu et ruina illorum, et retrocedentes a pugna suorum, dabant quamplurimos uoragini gladiorum, ita quod ipsis diebus et noctibus, pugnantibus per unam septimanam, et fossatis impletis ceperunt uillam.” —Magister Rogerius, Carmen miserabile.

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Petriş
Petriş is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated in the contact zone of Mureș Couloir with Metaliferi Mountains. The administrative territory of the commune is approximately 13,100 ha. It is composed of six villages: Corbeşti, Ilteu, Obârşia, Petriş (situated at 106 km from Arad), Roşia Nouă and Selişte.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 1871 inhabitants, out of which 99,1% are Romanians, 0,5% are Hungarians and 0,4% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary records of Petriș, Corbești, Ilteu și Roșia Nouă date back to 1743. Obârşia was attested documentarily in 1468, while Seliște in 1479.
The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in all the sectors. Pomiculture and silviculture are well-represented on local level. Besides, the commune is abundant in exploitable mineral resources, such as pyrites in Roșia Nouă.
Among the touristic sights of the commune are the complex of the Salbek castle (19th century) - today being a sanatorium for treating pneumophysiological diseases, the wooden church called "Nașterea Maicii Domnului" built in 1800 in Corbești, the wooden church named "Sfântul Mucenic Dimitrie" built in 1809 and painted in 1819 in Roșia Nouă and the castle built in the 18-19th centuries in neoclassical style of Ilteu.

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Pleşcuţa
Pleşcuţa is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated in the Hălmagiu Basin, at the foot of Codru-Moma Mountains and Metaliferi Mountains, along the upper course of the Crişul Alb River. It is connected with the Gurahonţ Basin by the epigenetic defile of the Crişul Alb existing between Pleșcuţa and Gurahonţ. The commune stretches over 7000 hectares and is composed of seven villages: Aciuţa, Budeşti, Dumbrava, Gura Văii, Pleşcuţa (situated at 116 km from Arad), Rostoci and Tălagiu.
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 1498 inhabitants, out of which 96.0% are Romanians, 3.9% Roma and 0.1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary records of Pleșcuţa, Rostoci and Tălagiu date back to 1439. Aciuţa was attested documentarily in 1366, Budești in 1441-1445, Dumbrava in 1553 and Gura Văii in 1553-1561.
The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in all the sectors. The secondary economic sector is represented by the exploitation of andesite, lumbering and conversion of timber.

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Pâncota
Pâncota (Hungarian: Pankota) is a town in Arad County, western Transylvania, Romania. The town is situated at a 37 km distance from the county capital (Arad), in the central zone of the county, at the contact zone of the Aradului Plateau and Zărandului Mountains. The administrative territory of the town is 70.9 square km. The town administers one village, Măderat.
The first mention in documents of the locality dates back to 1202-1203 when it was known as villa Pankota.
According to the last census its population counts 7199 inhabitants. From an ethnical point of view it has the following structure: 79,3% are Romanians, 8,4% Hungarians, 8,2% Roms, 3,0% Germans, 0,3% Slovaks, 0,7% Ukrainians and 0,1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The centre of the town was ravaged by the invaders for several times. The Turks captured the town repeatedly, in 1687 it got under the administration of the Habsburg empire, while in 1867 under Austrian-Hungarian administration, and it had belonged to it until the Great Union in 1918.

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Păuliş
Păuliş (Hungarian: Ópálos) is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated in the contact zone of the Mureș Couloir with the Aradului Plateau and Zărand Mountains. The administrative territory of the commune is 12,806 hectares. The commune centre is situated at 25 km from Arad. It is composed of four villages: Baraţca, Cladova, Păuliş and Sâmbăteni.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 4148 inhabitants, out of which 92,3% are Romanians, 3,2% Hungarians, 2,7% Roms, 1,3% Germans and 0,5% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Păuliș dates back to 1333. Baraţca was attested documentarily in 1913, Cladova in 1308, while Sâmbăteni in 1138.
The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in all the sectors present in the commune. In agriculture vine-growing occupies a significant proportion, Baraţca village being a well-known viticultural and wine-growing centre. The industry of building materials is represented by the exploitation of granite and diorite in Cladova and Baraţca.

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Romania
Romania (ⁱ/roʊˈmeɪniə/ roh-MAY-nee-ə; dated: Roumania; or Rumania;Romanian: România [romɨˈni.a] ( listen)) 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. Romania shares a border with Hungary and Serbia to the west, Ukraine and Moldova to the northeast and east, and Bulgaria to the south.
At 238,400 square kilometers (92,000 sq mi), Romania is the ninth largest country of the European Union by area, and has the seventh largest population of the European Union with over 19 million people. Its capital and largest city is Bucharest, the tenth largest city in the EU with about two million people.
The Kingdom of Romania emerged when the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia were united under Prince Alexander Ioan Cuza in 1859. Independence from the Ottoman Empire was declared on 9 May 1877, and was internationally recognized the following year. At the end of World War I, Transylvania, Bukovina and Bessarabia united with the Kingdom of Romania. Greater Romania emerged into an era of progression and prosperity that would continue until World War II. By the end of the War, many north-eastern areas of Romania's territories were occupied by the Soviet Union, and Romania forcibly became a socialist republic and a member of the Warsaw Pact.

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Secusigiu
Secusigiu is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated in the north-western part of the Vingăi Plateau and it occupies 17202 ha. It is composed of four villages: Munar, Satu Mare, Sânpetru German and Secusigiu (situated at 31 km from Arad).
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 5838 inhabitants, out of which 82,4% are Romanians, 7,0% Hungarians, 5,0% Rroma, 1,4% Germans, 3,6% Ukrainians and 0,6% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Secusigiu dates back to 1359. Munar was attested documentarily in 1219, Satu Mare in 1333, while Sânpetru German in 1335.
The economy of the commune is based on agriculture, mainly on growing of corn, maize, sunflower, barley, sugar-beet, tomato, water-melon and honeydew melon. The secondary economic sector is represented by confection industry, respectively by a section of knitwear offering employment mostly for women.
The touristic potential of the commune is an exceptional one. The Natural park "Lunca Mureșului", the reservation called "Prundul Mare", the church built in 1529, the Serb monastery situated on the bank of the Mureș River, 4 km far from Munar, the church demolished by the Turks and rebuilt between 1776-1781 in Baroque style, the lake with white water-lily close to the monastery, the boundary-stones in Munar, the Roman Catholic church built in 1774 and Saint Peter's Statue put up in the centre of Sânpetru German are the most important sights of the commune.

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Seleuş
Seleuş is a commune in Arad County, Romania. Seleuș commune lies in the eastern part of the Crișul Alb Plateau, along the Cigher River. Its administrative territory occupies 4122 hectares. It is composed of three villages: Iermata, Moroda and Seleuş (situated at 44 km from Arad).
According to the last census, the population of the commune is 3189 inhabitants, out of which 98,8% are Romanians, 0,4% Hungarians, 0,7% Roma and 0,1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Seleuș dates back to 1489. Iermata was attested documentarily in 1387, while Moroda in 1508.
Vegetable growing, growing of grain and technical crops, as well as livestock-breeding are the main agricultural sectors.
Beside its fishponds, the Turkish bridge built over the Cigher River dating from the 15-17th centuries is the most attractive interest of the commune.
Coordinates: 46°23′00″N 21°43′00″E / 46.3833°N 21.7167°E / 46.3833; 21.7167

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Semlac
Semlac (Hungarian: Szemlak) is a commune located in Arad County, in the western part of Romania, near the border with Hungary, is situated in the south-western part of the Arad Plateau, in the large valley of the Mureș River. Its territory occupies 8517 ha. It is composed of a single village, Semlac, situated at 37 km from Arad.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 3787 inhabitants, out of which 80,8% are Romanians, 3,6% Hungarians, 9,6% Roma, 3,6% Germans, 1,1% Slovaks, 0,7% Ukrainians and 0,6% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Semlac dates back to 1256.
The economy of the commune is mainly agrarian, the locality is well-known in the region as an important grain-bearing vegetable-growing place. Livestockbreeding is based on pig and cattle raising.
Although in the view of many tourists Semlacu is a transit commune, its natural park is worth visiting for everybody coming to this zone.
Famous people from Semlac include Helmuth Duckadam, a former Romanian footballer ("the hero of Seville") and Mihai Maghiaru, the president of the Association of Romanians in Australia (Asociaţia Românilor din Australia).

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Sintea Mare
Sintea Mare (Hungarian: Szinte) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. The commune lies on the Crișul Alb Plateau, its administrative territory being 11871 hectares.
The commune is composed of three villages:
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 3669 inhabitants, out of which 50,0% are Romanians, 37,8% Hungarians, 3,8% Roma, 1,6% Germans 6,7% Slovaks and 0,1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Sintea Mare dates back to 1337, while Adea was first mentioned in 1202-1203, while Ţipar in 1881.
Its economy is based on agriculture. Commerce and services have undergone a slight development in the last few years.
Situated on a plateau, the natural touristic fond of the commune is not abundant in spectacular sights. Due to the customs and traditions specific to the ethnic groups of this area Sintea Mare commune is a quite attractive place during the period of Christian festivals.
Coordinates: 46°31′N 21°36′E / 46.517°N 21.6°E / 46.517; 21.6

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Socodor
Socodor is a commune in Arad County, Romania. The commune is situated in the western part of the Crișul Alb Plateau and it stretches over 11260 ha. It is composed of a single village, Socodor, situated at 48 km from Arad.
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 2285 inhabitants, out of which 90,5% are Romanians, 5,6% Hungarians, 3,5% Roma and 0,4% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
Although the first documentary record of Socodor dates from 1299, the traces of inhabitance on this area are lost in the darkness of time. Archaeologists have discovered ceramic objects belonging to the Osmanli culture, traces from the Bronze Age and two burial vaults belonging to the Avars.
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, farming and livestock-breeding are well-represented.
The natural reservation of alkali soil (95 ha), the valley of the Crişul Alb River and the church called "Buna Vestire" built in 1768 are the most attended sights of the commune.
Coordinates: 46°31′N 21°26′E / 46.517°N 21.433°E / 46.517; 21.433

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Sântana
Sântana (Romanian pronunciation: [sɨnˈtana]; German: Neusanktanna; Hungarian: Újszentanna) is a town in north-western Romania, in the county of Arad. It had 12,936 inhabitants as of 2002. The town is situated in the northern part of the Aradului Plateau, at a 29 km distance from the county capital (Arad). Declared a town in 2003, it administers one village, Caporal Alexa (Erdőskerek).
According to the 2002 census the population of the town counts 12936 inhabitants. From an ethnic point of view it has the following structure: 79% are Romanians, 2.2% Hungarians, 14.9% Roma, 3.5% Germans and 0.4% are of other or undeclared nationalities. 79.6% are Romanian Orthodox, 11.5% Pentecostal, 5.5% Roman Catholic and 1.2% Baptist.
The first documentary record of the locality under the name Sântana goes back to the year 1828. The settlement is the result of the continuous development of Comlăuș, a locality mentioned already in 1334. Caporal Alexa was mentioned in 1334 when it was called Kerecton.
Although the economy of the town is prevalent agricultural, the secondary and tertiary economic sectors have also developed recently. Sântana is an important centre of vineyards.

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Săvârşin
Săvârşin (Hungarian: Soborsin) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. Săvârșin commune lies at the foot of the Metaliferi Mountains, at its contact point with the Mureș Couloir. Its surface occupies approximately 22000 hectares and it is composed of nine villages: Căprioara, Cuiaş, Hălăliş, Pârneşti, Săvârşin (situated at 87 km from Arad), Temeşeşti, Toc, Troaş and Valea Mare.
Săvârşin is best-known for the royal palacce Săvârşin Castle.
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 3290 inhabitants, out of which 98.1% are Romanians, 1.0% Hungarians, 0.3% Ukrainians, 0.3% Serbs and 0.3% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary records of Săvârșin, Hălăliş, Pârneşti, Temeşeşti date back to 1479. Căprioara was attested documentarily in 1256, Cuiaş in 1477, Toc in 1743, Troaş in 1828 and Valea Mare in 1717.
Agriculture, silviculture, timber industry, industry of building materials represented by exploitation of granite ( Săvârșin) and marble (Căprioara), mining based on exploitation of molybdenum (Troaș) and tourism are the main economic branches of the commune.

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Tauţ
Tauţ is a commune in Arad County, Romania.It is situated in the contact zone of the Cigherului Hills and Zărandului Mountains, in the hydrographical basin of the Cigher River. The administrative territory of the commune is 10,617 hectares. It is composed of four villages: Minişel, Minişu de Sus, Nadăş and Tauţ (situated at 55 km from Arad).
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 2177 inhabitants, out of which 98,7% are Romanians, 0,2% Hungarians, 0,4% Roms, 0,5% Ukrainians and 0,2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Tauţ dates back to 1496. Minişel, Minişu de Sus and Nadăş. were first mentioned in 1561, 1746, respectively 1464.
Among the exploitable resources are the diatomite findable in Minișu de Sus. In the last few years tourism and the activities of the tertiary economic sector are showing increasing tendencies in the economic spectrum of the commune.
Due to the presence of the Tauţ obturator lake it has become one of the most attractive places of the commune. The great investments embarked in the building of summer cottages have started up the development of rural tourism. Another important sight is the mediaeval castle in Tauţ surrounded by blindages, dating from the 13-15th centuries.

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Ususău
Ususău is a commune in Arad County, Romania, situated in the couloir zone of the Mureş River, in the northern part of the Lipovei Hills. The administrative territory of the commune is 13,543 hectares. It is composed of five villages: Bruznic, Dorgoş, Pătârş, Ususău (situated at 43 km from Arad) and Zăbalţ. Until 2005, the commune was called Dorgoş and that village was the commune centre.
According to the 2002 census, the population of the commune was 1388 inhabitants, out of which 97.4% were ethnic Romanians, 0.4% Hungarians, 1.0% Roma, 0.9% Ukrainians and 0.3% of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Ususău dates back to 1418, Bruznic was first mentioned in 1437, Dorgoş in 1717, Pătârş in 1274, while Zăbalţ in 1440.
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, plantgrowing and livestock-breeding are well represented. Lumbering and conversion of timber are important activities among the inhabitants, the commune has a forestry stretching over 6500 ha.

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Vinga
Vinga is a commune in Arad County, western Romania, south of the county seat of Arad, with a population of 6,388 inhabitants (as of 2002). Vinga is located in the northern section of the Banat. The people in Vinga are mainly Romanians, the second largest ethnic group being Hungarians. There is a Bulgarian minority of Catholic faith, known as the Banat Bulgarians, who have historically been the dominant ethnicity in Vinga.
The first evidence of Vinga's existence as a small village dates back to 1231 A.D. After Vinga was destroyed by Turks during the expansion of the Ottoman Empire, Vinga was repopulated in the year 1741 with 125 families of ethnic Bulgarians from Chiprovtsi, joined later by Romanians from the surrounding area. After World War I, a majority of these Bulgarian families moved to Arad and Timişoara. After the World War II, more and more Bulgarians moved to Vinga and began to own large and important pieces of land in the area. During the communist regime of Nicolae Ceauşescu, the government promised to contribute and renovate Vinga so that it could be recognized as a small town. However, these promises were not kept because the revolution of 1989 occurred and a new government was formed.

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Vârfurile
Vârfurile is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It lies on the north-western part of the Hălmagiu Basin, at the feet of Bihor and Codru-Moma Mountains. Its territory is 13600 ha. It is composed of eight villages: Avram Iancu, Groşi, Lazuri, Măgulicea, Mermeşti, Poiana, Vârfurile (situated at 128 km from Arad) and Vidra.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 3298 inhabitants, out of which 98,9% are Romanians, 1,0% Roms and 0,1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Vîrfurile dates back to 1390. The other settlements were attested documentary as it follows: Avram Iancu in 1956, Groși in 1760, Lazuri in 1427, Măgulicea in 1427, Mermești in 1760, Poiana in 1510 and Vidra in 1477.
Although the economy of the commune is mainly agrarian, based on livestock-breeding and olericulture, logging, conversion of timber, lumbering industry and industry of building materials are also well-represented.
Tourism is an economic branch that has undergone an ascendant development through the promotion of rural tourism in the past few years. Possessing an extremely attractive natural fond and a rich ethno-folkloric potential, Vîrfurile commune can be called a significant touristic place of the county. Among the main touristical sights we can mention the wooden church in Groși - architectural monument dating from 1907, the wooden church in Vidra built in 1784 and the wooden church in Poiana dating back to 1751. An annually organized ethno-folkloric manifestation called "Nedeia de la Tăcășele" takes place in Avram Iancu.

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Vărădia de Mureş
Vărădia de Mureş (colloquially Totvărădia, or "Slovak Vărădia"; Hungarian: Tótvárad; German: Waradia) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It stretches over approximately 12600 hectares, situated in the contact zone of Metaliferi Mountains and Zărandului Mountains, respectively partially in the large valley of the Mureș River. It is composed of six villages: Baia, Juliţa, Lupeşti, Nicolae Bălcescu, Stejar and Vărădia de Mureş (situated at 81 km from Arad).
According to the 2002 census the population of the commune counts 2112 inhabitants, out of which 98,7% are Romanians, 0,5% Hungarians, 0,7% Ukrainians and 0,1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.^{[citation needed]}
The first documentary record of Vărădia de Mureș dates back to 1369. Nicolae Bălcescu was attested documentarily in 1477, while the other villages in 1479.^{[citation needed]}
Agriculture is the main economic branch of the commune, olericulture and livestock-breeding are the most important activities. Lumbering and conversion of timber are also common activities among the inhabitants.^{[citation needed]}

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Zerind
Zerind (Hungarian: Nagyzerénd) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. Its administrative territory stretches over 5100 hectares and it is situated in the lower part of the Crișurilor Plateau, at Romania's western border, on the Crișul Negru's valley. It is composed of two villages: Iermata Neagră (Feketegyarmat) and Zerind (situated at 56 km from Arad).
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 1466 inhabitants, out of which 6,2% are Romanians, 91,9% Hungarians, 1,7% Roms and 0,2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Zerind dates back to 1169, while Iermata Neagră was first mentioned in 1241.
The commune's economy is prevalently agrarian. Vegetable-growing and livestock-breeding are the most developed economic sectors. In the last few years a significant evolution can be observed in the tertiary economic sector.
There is a Reformed church in Iermata Neagră dating from 1799. The zone of the Crişul Negru River is abounding in game and fish.

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Zimandu Nou
Zimandu Nou (Hungarian: Zimándújfalu) is a commune located in Arad County, Romania, is situated in the Aradului Plateau and it stretches over 7430 hectares.
It is composed of three villages:
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 4489 inhabitants, out of which 56,4% are Romanians, 42,1% Hungarians, 0,8% Roms, 0,4% Germans and 0,3% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Zimandu Nou dates back to 1913. Andrei Şaguna was attested documentarily in 1855, while Zimandcuz in 1743.
Zimandu Nou is a village located in the north of Arad City the capital of Arad County (close to Arad City - linked to it by trains and buses - public services) on the main road to Oradea. Zimandu Nou (Zimandujfalu in Hungarian) was founded in 1853 on the Zimand puszta. Area: 74,3 km². Population: 4,489 (2002).
The installing of the Habsburg rule (1687) marks the beginning of urban planning in Arad City. German colonists and the Serb frontier guard troops essentially contributed to this. The maps drawn by the middle of the 18th century show four sectors of the town: the fortress, the withdrawal region (retirade), the "German town" and the "Serb town". Evolution of town planning stopped in second half of the century. There are to major reasons to this: the Serb emigration to Russia and, more important, the orders coming from Vienna that interdicted any construction near the old fortress. After the new fortress got into construction, beside the old interdiction a new problem occurred. Austrian Empress Maria Theresa of Austria planned to have the whole population and town of Arad to the Zimand puszta (or praedium), mostly uninhabited during the 18th century and until 1852. Vienna gave up the plan in 1781.

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Zăbrani
Zăbrani is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It is situated in the eastern part of the Vingăi Plateau, in its contact zone with the Lipovei Hills. Its administrative territory stretches over 11778 hectares. It is composed of three villages: Chesinţ, Neudorf and Zăbrani (situated at 29 km from Arad).
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 4472 inhabitants, out of which 95.6% are Romanians, 1.7% Hungarians, 1.2% Germans, 1.3% Ukrainians and 0.2% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
In the archaeological site of Zăbrani two settlements from the palaeolithic period, respectively from the iron age. The first documentary record of Zăbrani dates back to 1080-1090. Chesinţ was attested documentarily in 1334, while Neudorf in 1723.
Although the economy of the commune is mainly of agrarian type, based on livestock-breeding and olericulture, light industry and small industry are also well-represented in its economic spectrum.
The touristic potential of the town is one exceptional. Zăbrani commune has been included in the category of territorial administrative units with high concentrate of valuable built patrimony. Among the most important touristic sights of the commune we can mention the rural architectural complex in Zăbrani dating from the 9th century, the Roman Catholic church in the centre of Neudorf village (1771), the crypt of archduchess Marie Anne Hapsburg in Neudorf (1809) with a funeral monument raised in 1841, as well as the memorial museum of Adam Müller Guttenbrun - an outstanding personality of German literature.

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Zădăreni
Zădăreni is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated in the northern part of the Vinga Plateau, along the Mureș valley. Its territory occupies 2145 hectares. It is composed of two villages: Bodrogu Nou and Zădăreni (situated at 8 km from Arad). These were part of Felnac Commune until 2004, when they were split off.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 2323 inhabitants, out of which 96,6% are Romanians, 3,1% Ukrainians and 0,1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The traces of inhabitance in this place date back to the antiquity. In the archaeological site called "Cartierul Nou" ("New Quarter") in Zădăreni a settlement from the iron age and a Roman necropolis have been found. Despite of this fact, Zădăreni was first mentioned only in 1333 while Bodrogu Nou in 1828.
There are hydrocarbon reserves present.
In Bodrogu Nou one can visit the Hodoș-Bodrog monastery built in the 12th century. It has collections of icons from the 15-18th centuries, old books, manuscripts, silverware, Roman tools orifinating from the archaeological excavations effectuated in the monastery's court in 1976-77.

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Zărand
Zărand is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It lies over approximately 7600 hectares on the Crișurilor Plateau, at the confluence of the Cigher and Crișul Alb rivers. It is composed of two villages, Cintei and Zărand (situated at 51 km from Arad).
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 2674 inhabitants, out of which 90,9% are Romanians, 0,2% Hungarians, 8,5% Roma and 0,4% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Zărand dates back to 1318, while Cintei was first mentioned in 1396.
The economy of the commune is prevalently agrarian, the locality is known in the region as an important grain-growing and plant-growing area.
Although it is not abundant in spectacular touristic elements, the picturesque landscapes of the Crişul Alb River and Cigher River, as well as the traditions and hospitality of the inhabitants are worth experiencing
Coordinates: 46°24′54″N 21°38′35″E / 46.415°N 21.643°E / 46.415; 21.643

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Şagu
Şagu is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated on the Vingăi Plateau and it stretches over 10266 hectares. It is composed of five villages: Cruceni, Firiteaz, Fiscut, Hunedoara Timişană and Şagu (situated at 15 km from Arad).
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 3862 inhabitants, out of which 91.5% are Romanians, 3.8% Hungarians, 2.7% Roma, 1.2% Germans and 0.8% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Șagu dates back to 1333. Cruceni was attested documentarily in 1772, Firiteaz in 1256, Fiscut in 1493, while Hunedoara Timişană in 1925.
Coordinates: 46°03′N 21°17′E / 46.05°N 21.283°E / 46.05; 21.283

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Şeitin
Şeitin is a commune in western Romania, located in the southwest part of Arad County, is situated in the south-western part of the Arad Plateau, in the valley of the Mureş River, and it covers approximately 6680 ha. The commune is composed of a single village, Şeitin, situated at 47 km from Arad.
According to the last census, the population of the commune consists of about 2996 inhabitants, out of which 93.7% are Romanians, 0.9% Hungarians, 3.9% Roms, 0.7% Slovaks, 0.5% Ukrainians and 0.3% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
Șeitin was first mentioned in documents in 1138. Archaeological excavations performed in the place called "La Imaș" have discovered traces of a Dacian-Roman settlement and a burial vault that prove the continuity of inhabitance on this area.
The economy of the commune is mainly agrarian, the locality is well-known in the region as an important grain-bearing vegetable- growing place. Livestock-breeding is based on pig and cattle raising.
The natural park called "Lunca Mureșului" and the Mureș valley are the main sights of the commune.

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Şepreuş
Şepreuş is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated on the northern part of the Teuz Plateau, it stretches over 5768 ha. It is composed of a single village, Şepreuş, situated at 63 km from Arad.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 2472 inhabitants, out of which 89,6% are Romanians, 0,8 Hungarians, 9,3 Roma and 0,3% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Șepreuș dates back to 1407.
The economy of the commune is based on agriculture, mainly on growing of grain, maize, sunflower, barley, sugar-beet, vegetable, oil plants, fodder-crop and technical crops.
Șepreuș is known for its fishponds and its castle built in the 19th century.
Coordinates: 46°34′N 21°44′E / 46.567°N 21.733°E / 46.567; 21.733

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Şicula
Şicula is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated on the southern part of the Teuz Plateau, along the Crişul Alb River. Its surface stretches over 13,130 ha. It is composed of three villages: Chereluş, Gurba and Şicula (situated at 51 km from Arad).
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 4591 inhabitants, out of which 98,5% are Romanians, 0,4% Hungarians, 0,8% Roma and 0,3% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary records of Șicula and Chereluş date back to 1334, while Gurba was first mentioned in 1213.
The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in all the sectors.
Șicula is a significant road junction of Arad county. Although it is not abundant of spectacles, the traditions and the residents' hospitality are worth experiencing. The Crișul Alb Valley is well-known for its rich flora and fauna.
Coordinates: 46°26′N 21°45′E / 46.433°N 21.75°E / 46.433; 21.75

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Şilindia
Şilindia (Hungarian: Selénd) is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is lies in the Crișul Alb Basin, at the northern feet of Cigherul Hills, along the Cigher River. Its total surface is 3093 hectares. It is composed of five villages: Camna (Kávna), Iercoşeni (Újárkos), Luguzău (Lugozó), Satu Mic (Dezsőháza) and Şilindia (situated at 54 km from Arad).
A 2,000-year-old Dacian treasure was found there.
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 959 inhabitants, out of which 82.8% are Romanians, 14.9% are Hungarians, 1.6% are Ukrainians and 0.7% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Șilindia dates back to 1334. Camna was first mentioned in 1828, Iercoşeni in 1477, Luguzău in 1561 and Satu Mic in 1954.
In 1967 archaeologists found a Dacian treasure dating from the 3rd century B.C., considered one of the most important treasures found in Romania.
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, growing grain, fodder-plants, pomiculture, livestock-breeding and conversion of timber are well represented.

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Şimand
Şimand is a commune in Arad County, Romania. It is situated in the contact zone of the Aradului and Crișurilor Plateaus, on the Morilor Ditch and stretches over 10,089 hectares. It is composed of a single village, Şimand, situated at 30 km from Arad.
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 4144 inhabitants. From an ethnical point of view it has the following structure: 87,2% are Romanians, 4,8% Hungarians, 7,0% Roms, 0,9% Germans and 0,1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of the locality Șimand dates back to 1290, although traces of inhabitance of the commune's territory date from older times. A necropolis originating from the 1st century B.C.-the 1st century A.D. has been excavated here in which amber ornaments, lead mirrors and a Dacian ceramic pot have been found.
Agriculture is the main economic branch of the commune, farming, vegetable growing and livestock-breeding are the most important activities.
Although for many tourists Șimand is only a transit zone, the hospitality of the inhabitants turns it into a pleasurable place.

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Şiria
Şiria (German: Hellburg; Hungarian: Világos) is a commune in Arad County, Romania. According to the 2002 census it had 8,140 inhabitants.
The administrative territory of the commune is 12,106 hectares (29,910 acres) and it lies in the contact zone of the Arad Plateau and Zărandului Mountains. It is composed of three villages: Galşa, Mâsca and Şiria (situated at 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Arad).
According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 8,140 inhabitants, of which 81.3% are Romanians, 4.4% Hungarians, 12.0% Roms, 1.8% Germans, 0.2% Ukrainians and 0.3% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Șiria dates back to 1169. Galșa was attested documentarily in 1202 or 1203, and Mîsca in 1331.
In 1785 it was destroyed by the troops of the Habsburg Empire.
In 1849, the village was part of the Kingdom of Hungary and it was a venue for the Revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas, including the Surrender at Világos: on 13 August 1849 the Hungarian army led by Artúr Görgey surrendered to the Russian general Rüdiger on the field below Șiria Castle, which brought an end to the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.

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Şiştarovăţ
Şiştarovăţ is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated on the Lipovei Hills and it occupies approximately 12,300 ha. It is composed of four villages: Cuveşdia, Labaşinţ, Şiştarovăţ (situated at 42 km from Arad) and Varniţa.
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 383 inhabitants. From an ethnical point of view it has the following structure: 94,5% are Romanians, 1,0% Hungarians, 2,9% Roma and 1,6% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary records of Șiștarovăţ and Cuveșdia date back to 1440, Labașinţ was first mentioned in 1477, while Varniţa between 1820-1830.
The economy of the commune is mainly agricultural, pomiculture, viticulture, livestock-breeding and conversion of timber are well represented. The commune has a forest area of more than 6000 ha.
Although it is not abundant of spectacles, the landscapes of the Lipovei Hills, as well as the traditions and the residents' hospitality are worth experiencing. There is also a cowboy and indian style ranch which provides summer camps for kids and teens from the Arad county.

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Şofronea
Şofronea (Hungarian: Sofronya) is a commune in Arad County, Romania, lies in the Aradului Plateau and it stretches over 3490 ha. It is composed of two villages, Sânpaul (Szentpál) and Şofronea (situated at 15 km from Arad).
According to the last census the population of the commune counts 2566 inhabitants. From an ethnical point of view it has the following structure: 64,0% are Romanians, 35,1% Hungarians, 0,5% Germans, 0,3% Ukrainians and 0,1% are of other or undeclared nationalities.
The first documentary record of Șofronea dates back to 1437, while Sânpaul was first mentioned in 1235.
The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in all the sectors. Commerce and light industry are intensively present on the commune's economic map.
Its most attended touristical sights are the springs of thermal water with therapeutic effect in the treatment of rheumatic diseases and the complex of the Purgly Castle with its park and households, an architectural complex dating from the end of the 19th century, registered in the national cultural patrimony.

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Vinga
Vinga is a commune in Arad County, western Romania, south of the county seat of Arad, with a population of 6,388 inhabitants (as of 2002). Vinga is located in the northern section of the Banat. The people in Vinga are mainly Romanians, the second largest ethnic group being Hungarians. There is a Bulgarian minority of Catholic faith, known as the Banat Bulgarians, who have historically been the dominant ethnicity in Vinga.
The first evidence of Vinga's existence as a small village dates back to 1231 A.D. After Vinga was destroyed by Turks during the expansion of the Ottoman Empire, Vinga was repopulated in the year 1741 with 125 families of ethnic Bulgarians from Chiprovtsi, joined later by Romanians from the surrounding area. After World War I, a majority of these Bulgarian families moved to Arad and Timişoara. After the World War II, more and more Bulgarians moved to Vinga and began to own large and important pieces of land in the area. During the communist regime of Nicolae Ceauşescu, the government promised to contribute and renovate Vinga so that it could be recognized as a small town. However, these promises were not kept because the revolution of 1989 occurred and a new government was formed.

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Drumuri modernizate la Petriş şi Săvârşin

drumuri modernizate la petris si savarsin...

published: 04 Nov 2011

author: Arq Arad

Mihai Petris - Kirigami and Origamic Architecture

Kirigami and Origamic Architecture Exhibitions, Jibou, Romania, march-april 2008...

published: 03 Apr 2008

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praise and worship

our praise and worship at night in Petriş! sorry that the sound is so awful!...

published: 10 Jul 2007

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otra vez los petris en accion.

aqui pueden ver a mis chobis...

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el tierno petris.

ternurita es el mas pq d la banda d guerra el unico de primer grado bsos a mi petris...

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Petriş
— Commune —
Country	Romania
County	Arad County
Population (2002)^[1]	1,871
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)

Petriş is a commune in Arad County, Romania, is situated in the contact zone of Mureș Couloir with Metaliferi Mountains. The administrative territory of the commune is approximately 13,100 ha. It is composed of six villages: Corbeşti, Ilteu, Obârşia, Petriş (situated at 106 km from Arad), Roşia Nouă and Selişte.

1 Population
2 History
3 Economy
4 Tourism
5 References

Population [link]

According to the last census, the population of the commune counts 1871 inhabitants, out of which 99,1% are Romanians, 0,5% are Hungarians and 0,4% are of other or undeclared nationalities.

History [link]

The first documentary records of Petriș, Corbești, Ilteu și Roșia Nouă date back to 1743. Obârşia was attested documentarily in 1468, while Seliște in 1479.

Economy [link]

The commune's present-day economy can be characterized by a powerful dynamic force with significant developments in all the sectors. Pomiculture and silviculture are well-represented on local level. Besides, the commune is abundant in exploitable mineral resources, such as pyrites in Roșia Nouă.

Tourism [link]

Among the touristic sights of the commune are the complex of the Salbek castle (19th century) - today being a sanatorium for treating pneumophysiological diseases, the wooden church called "Nașterea Maicii Domnului" built in 1800 in Corbești, the wooden church named "Sfântul Mucenic Dimitrie" built in 1809 and painted in 1819 in Roșia Nouă and the castle built in the 18-19th centuries in neoclassical style of Ilteu.

v t e Arad County, Romania

Cities	Arad (county seat)

Towns	Chişineu-Criş Curtici Ineu Lipova Nădlac Pâncota Pecica Sântana Sebiş

Communes	Almaş Apateu Archiş Bata Bârsa Bârzava Beliu Birchiş Bocsig Brazii Buteni Cărand Cermei Chisindia Conop Covăsânţ Craiva Dezna Dieci Dorobanţi Fântânele Felnac Frumuşeni Ghioroc Grăniceri Gurahonţ Hălmagiu Hălmăgel Hăşmaş Igneşti Iratoşu Livada Macea Mişca Moneasa Olari Păuliş Peregu Mare Petriş Pilu Pleşcuţa Săvârşin Secusigiu Seleuş Semlac Sintea Mare Socodor Şagu Şeitin Şepreuş Şicula Şilindia Şimand Şiria Şiştarovăţ Şofronea Tauţ Târnova Ususău Vărădia de Mureş Vârfurile Vinga Vladimirescu Zăbrani Zădăreni Zărand Zerind Zimandu Nou

References [link]

^ Romanian census data, 2002; retrieved on March 1, 2010

Coordinates: 46°03′00″N 22°23′00″E / 46.05°N 22.3833°E / 46.05; 22.3833

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