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Cluj

Cluj-Napoca, commonly called Cluj, is the largest city in Romania’s northwest and the capital of Cluj County, located in the region of Transylvania on the Someșul Mic river. It is a major cultural, academic, and economic center, known for its large student population and vibrant urban life.

The city sits on a site with ancient Dacian and Roman roots; it was known in antiquity

Cluj is a key academic hub, hosting Babeș-Bolyai University, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy,

The economy is diversified, with a strong emphasis on information technology, research, services, and healthcare. Cluj-Napoca

Geographically, Cluj lies near the Apuseni Mountains and functions as a regional transport, education, and innovation

as
Napoca.
Over
the
centuries
it
was
part
of
the
Kingdom
of
Hungary
and
later
the
Austro-Hungarian
Empire,
becoming
part
of
Romania
after
World
War
I.
The
modern
name
Cluj-Napoca
reflects
a
combination
of
historical
forms,
and
in
everyday
speech
the
city
is
frequently
referred
to
simply
as
Cluj.
and
the
Technical
University
of
Cluj-Napoca.
Cultural
institutions
include
the
National
Theatre,
the
Romanian
Opera,
the
Palace
of
Culture,
and
the
Matthias
Corvinus
House,
along
with
several
museums.
The
city
hosts
major
events
such
as
the
Transilvania
International
Film
Festival
(TIFF)
and
a
range
of
music,
science,
and
cultural
festivals.
International
Airport
(Avram
Iancu)
provides
connections
to
European
destinations,
supported
by
an
extensive
tram
and
bus
network
that
serves
the
urban
area.
hub.
Its
demographic
profile
is
characterized
by
a
youthful,
multicultural
heritage
with
historical
communities
of
Romanians,
Hungarians,
and
others.