Ploiești
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Ploiešti is a city and county seat in Prahova County, Romania, located north of Bucharest. It developed from the 17th century, replacing older Wallachian fairs. The city became a major oil center with the first large-scale refinery opening in 1856-1857.
Statistics
Area
60.00 km²
Population
180,540