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Constanța
Constanța (UK: /kɒnˈstæntsə/, US: /kənˈstɑːn(t)sə/, Romanian: [konˈstantsa] ⓘ) is a city in the Dobruja historical region of Romania. A port city, it is the capital of Constanța County and the country's fourth largest city and principal port on the Black Sea coast. It is also the oldest continuously inhabited city in Romania, founded around 600 BC, and among the oldest in Europe.
As of the 2021 census, Constanța has a population of 263,688. The Constanța metropolitan area includes 14 localities within 30 km (19 mi) of the city. It is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Romania. Ethnic Romanians became a majority in the city in the early 20th century. The city still has small Tatar and Greek communities, which were substantial in previous centuries, as well as Turkish and Romani residents, among others. Constanța has a rich multicultural heritage, as, throughout history, it has been part of different cultures, including Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, and Ottoman. Following the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878), Constanța became part of Romania, and the city, which at the time had a population of just over 5,000 inhabitants, grew significantly throughout the 20th century.
The Port of Constanța has an area of 39.26 km2 (15.16 sq mi) and a length of about 30 km (19 mi). It is the largest port on the Black Sea, and one of the largest ports in Europe.
Roman Republic 29 BC–27 BC
Roman Empire 27 BC–395
Byzantine Empire 395–680
First Bulgarian Empire 680–971
Byzantine Empire 971–1186
Second Bulgarian Empire 1186–1356
Despotate of Dobruja 1356–1411
Ottoman Empire 1411–1878
Romania 1878–1918 (de facto until Oct. 1916)
Central Powers May 1918–Sept. 1918 (de facto from Oct. 1916)
Bulgaria Sept. 1918–Nov. 1919 (de facto until Dec. 1918)
Romania 1919–present (de facto since Dec. 1918)
Tomis was founded in the 6th century BC as a Greek colony as were nearby the colonies of Histria, Orgame, and Kallatis in the same era.
The site had the advantage of a fine harbour, the Carasu valley offering an inland shortcut from the sea to the Danube, and fertile land nearby. The peninsula on which it was sited has high cliffs protecting Tomis from cold winds and from attack.
Most of the ancient city is covered by the modern-day Constanța, making archaeology difficult.
In the 5th century BC it was under the influence of the Delian League, passing in this period from oligarchy to democracy.
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Constanța
Constanța (UK: /kɒnˈstæntsə/, US: /kənˈstɑːn(t)sə/, Romanian: [konˈstantsa] ⓘ) is a city in the Dobruja historical region of Romania. A port city, it is the capital of Constanța County and the country's fourth largest city and principal port on the Black Sea coast. It is also the oldest continuously inhabited city in Romania, founded around 600 BC, and among the oldest in Europe.
As of the 2021 census, Constanța has a population of 263,688. The Constanța metropolitan area includes 14 localities within 30 km (19 mi) of the city. It is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Romania. Ethnic Romanians became a majority in the city in the early 20th century. The city still has small Tatar and Greek communities, which were substantial in previous centuries, as well as Turkish and Romani residents, among others. Constanța has a rich multicultural heritage, as, throughout history, it has been part of different cultures, including Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, and Ottoman. Following the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878), Constanța became part of Romania, and the city, which at the time had a population of just over 5,000 inhabitants, grew significantly throughout the 20th century.
The Port of Constanța has an area of 39.26 km2 (15.16 sq mi) and a length of about 30 km (19 mi). It is the largest port on the Black Sea, and one of the largest ports in Europe.
Roman Republic 29 BC–27 BC
Roman Empire 27 BC–395
Byzantine Empire 395–680
First Bulgarian Empire 680–971
Byzantine Empire 971–1186
Second Bulgarian Empire 1186–1356
Despotate of Dobruja 1356–1411
Ottoman Empire 1411–1878
Romania 1878–1918 (de facto until Oct. 1916)
Central Powers May 1918–Sept. 1918 (de facto from Oct. 1916)
Bulgaria Sept. 1918–Nov. 1919 (de facto until Dec. 1918)
Romania 1919–present (de facto since Dec. 1918)
Tomis was founded in the 6th century BC as a Greek colony as were nearby the colonies of Histria, Orgame, and Kallatis in the same era.
The site had the advantage of a fine harbour, the Carasu valley offering an inland shortcut from the sea to the Danube, and fertile land nearby. The peninsula on which it was sited has high cliffs protecting Tomis from cold winds and from attack.
Most of the ancient city is covered by the modern-day Constanța, making archaeology difficult.
In the 5th century BC it was under the influence of the Delian League, passing in this period from oligarchy to democracy.
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