Slatina

Slatina is a toponym found in several countries of Southeastern Europe, used for towns, villages, and geographic features. The name is of Slavic origin and is commonly understood as referring to marshy or saline terrain, a feature that led to its widespread use in place names across the region.

In Romania, Slatina is best known as a city in Olt County that serves as the county seat. It is a regional administrative and economic center located in the southern part of the country. The name also appears in Romania in other localities, including Slatina-Timiș, a commune in Timiș County near the city of Timișoara, as well as a number of smaller settlements.

In other parts of Southeast Europe, several villages and localities bear the same name, reflecting the common linguistic heritage of the region. The toponym is also used for minor geographic features such as streams or tributaries in some areas. The recurrence of Slatina in place names illustrates how historical language and landscape influenced settlement naming across neighboring countries.