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Wallachia

Wallachia, also known as Walachia, was a historical region in the Balkans, located in the southern part of modern-day Romania. It was one of the three historical regions of the Romanian lands, along with Moldavia and Transylvania. The name "Wallachia" is derived from the Latin term "Valachia," which in turn comes from the Slavic word "Valasi," meaning "peasants" or "farmers."

The region's history is marked by periods of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule, as well as significant

In 1862, Wallachia united with Moldavia to form the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia, which

Wallachia's landscape is characterized by the Carpathian Mountains, the Danube River, and the vast plains of

influences
from
the
neighboring
Principality
of
Moldavia
and
the
Kingdom
of
Hungary.
Wallachia
gained
independence
from
the
Ottoman
Empire
in
the
late
15th
century,
and
its
rulers,
known
as
Voivodes,
played
a
crucial
role
in
the
defense
of
the
Christian
world
against
the
Ottoman
expansion.
later
became
the
Kingdom
of
Romania
in
1881.
The
region's
capital
was
Târgoviște,
and
its
most
famous
ruler
was
Vlad
the
Impaler,
a
15th-century
Voivode
known
for
his
brutal
methods
of
governance
and
his
association
with
the
legend
of
Dracula.
the
Romanian
steppe.
The
region
is
known
for
its
rich
cultural
heritage,
including
traditional
music,
dance,
and
folk
art.
Today,
Wallachia
is
an
integral
part
of
Romania,
contributing
to
the
country's
cultural,
historical,
and
economic
identity.