Prahova County
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Prahova (IPA: ['pra.ho.va]) is a county (judeţ) of Romania, in the historical region of Muntenia. The capital of Prahova County is Ploieşti.
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Prahova | |
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Coordinates: 45.1°N 26.02°E / 45.1; 26.02 | |
Country | Romania |
Development region | Sud |
Historic region | Greater Wallachia |
Capital | Ploieşti |
Area | |
• Total | 4,716 km2 (1,821 sq mi) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 829,945 |
• Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
Telephone code | (+40) 244 or (+40) 344[1] |
ISO 3166 code | RO-PH |
Website | County Council Prefecture |
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