Galaƫi
county, Romania
Galaƫi, judeƫ (county), eastern Romania, bounded on the east by Moldova. The county is bordered in the east by the Prut River and in the south and west by the Siret River, both of which drain southeastward. Amid the lowlands and rolling hills lies Lake Brateş, Romania’s largest freshwater lake, near Galaƫi city, the county capital. Machinery, iron products, textiles, and canned goods are produced in Galaƫi and Tecuci. Galaƫi city is Romania’s leading producer of ships. Timber industries operate in Comeşti and Ghidigeni. Livestock raising and cereal growing are the major agricultural activities. An agricultural school and a museum ...(100 of 159 words)