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Covasna (Hungarian: Kovászna) is a county in
the centre of Romania, in the east of the Transylvania Region.
The county seat is at Sfântu Gheorghe, with just over 67,000 people.
The other main town is
Târgu Secuiesc, with three smaller centres of
Covasna,
Baraolt, and
Întorsura Buzăului.
Sfântu Gheorghe
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The main part of the relief consists of mountains from the Eastern
Carpathians group. Most localities can be found in the valleys and
depressions located along the different rivers crossing the county. The
main river is the Olt River; along its banks lies the capital city Sfântu
Gheorghe.
County Covasna is bordered by fellow Transilvanian counties Harghita to
the north, Braşov to the west, and over the
mountains in Moldova, Bacău and Vrancea counties, with
Buzău in Muntenia to the south-east.
Demographics
In 2002, it had a population of 222, 449 and the population density was
60/km˛.
Covasna County, along with Hargita County have the greatest percentage of
Hungarian population in Romania. The Hungarians of Covasna are primarily
Secklers. According to the latest national census (2002), the major ethnic
group in the county is
Hungarian (73. 8% or 164, 158) , followed by
Romanians (23. 3% or 51, 790) and
Romas (2. 7% or 5, 973).
Economy
Covasna County has been one of the preferred counties for foreign
investments, mainly by Hungarian investors, due to the population profile.
The predominant industries in the county are
wood,
textiles,
electrical components and
food and beverages.
License plates in Covasna begin with CV and
the area code for a calling is (x67)
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Covasna (Hungarian: Kovászna) is a county in
the centre of Romania, in the east of the Transylvania Region. 
