Cluj ; is a county of Romania, in Transylvania, with the capital city at Cluj-Napoca. In Hungarian, it is known as Kolozs, and in German as Kreis Cluj. During Austro-Hungarian administration, before 1918, there was a county with similar name . In 2011, it had a population of 659,370 and a population density of 104/km². This county has a total area of 6,674 km². About 1/3 of this surface are mountains—the Apuseni Mountains, with heights up to 1800 m and located in the Southwest part of the county. The rest of the surface is the North side of the Transylvanian Plateau, a... hilly region with deep and wide valleys. The main rivers in the county are Someşul Mic, Arieş, and Crişul Repede. Cluj County has one of the most dynamic economies in Romania. It is a region with one of the highest ratings of foreign investments. In addition, Cluj-Napoca is home to one of Romania's important IT and financial services centers. The county's main industries are: Mining and natural gas extraction are also developed. The main tourist destinations in the county are: Cluj County has 5 municipalities, 1 town and 75 communes.
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| Country: | Romania |
| Population: | 684,383 |
| Area: | 2576.8 sq. mi. |
| Time zone: | Eastern European Time |
| Also known as: | Cluj, Judeţul Cluj, Judetul Cluj |