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Alexandria, town, capital of Teleorman judeƫ (county), southern Romania. It lies along the southward-flowing Vedea River in the Danube floodplain. Alexandria is a regional marketing centre for agricultural produce, mostly grain. The town also has flour mills and other food-processing plants. Manufactures include construction materials, chemicals, and rubber products. The town has a historical museum. Highways and railway connections extend throughout the county, from Alexandria to Roşiori de Vede, Videle, and Turnu Măgurele. Pop. (2007 est.) 50,847.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Chelsey Parrott-Sheffer.