Bucharest
Capital of Romania
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Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country's capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to...
Postal code: 0100xx-0201xx, 0201xx-0300xx, 0365xx
Population: 1.83 million (2019)
Area code: +40 31
Development region: București – Ilfov
Elevation: 55.8–91.5 m (183.1–300.2 ft)
First attested: 1459
Founded by: Vlad the Impaler