The County of Cluj - Overview
Cluj is Romania's second-biggest financial and banking centre, and it is one of the best developed counties in the country. Its economic potential draws from local resources, many and diverse corporations, a good geographic position and the tradition and expertise acquired in most industries.
The characteristic features defining the county of Cluj as an administrative unit of the country include: a strong industrial potential for processing both county resources and resources from outside the country; an incentive for the technical development of numerous scientific research institutes; a great number of education institutions of all levels, ensuring people's training in a wide range of professions; a rich prestigious artistic activity; a good opportunity for fulfilling a rich artistic potential; a good position at the crossroads of most important highways and railroads connecting it successfully to all regions of the country.

Map Location

The county of Cluj lies in the north-western quarter of the country, at the intersection of three representative natural units: Apuseni Mountains, Somesan Plateau and Transylvanian Plain. It is bordered by the 47''28''44'' (north) and 46''24''47'' (south) parallels, and the 23 ''39''22'' (west) and the 24''13''46'' (east) meridians.



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