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Cluj
county, Romania
Cluj, județ (county), northwestern Romania, occupying an area of 2,577 square mi (6,674 square km). The Western Carpathians rise above settlement areas in the valleys. The county is drained by the Borșa, Someșul Mic, Someșu Rece, Someșu and Cald tributaries of the Somes River. Cluj-Napoca is the county capital. Machinery, metal products, and chemicals are produced there and in Huedin. Building materials and glass are manufactured in Turda; and several towns have timber, textile, and footwear industries. Iron is mined at Capușu Mic. Coal mines operate at Ticu, Tămasa, Surduc, and Cristolțel; and salt is quarried at Ocna Dejului. A ...(100 of 235 words)