VRANCEA

judet (county), east-central Romania, occupying an area of 1,878 square miles (4,863 square km). The Eastern Carpathian and sub-Carpathian mountains rise above settlement areas in the county's valleys and lowlands. The southward-draining Siret River constitutes most of the county's eastern border. The Zabala, Rimna, and Trotus rivers also flow southeastward into the Siret. The county is a major wine-producing area with centres located in Focsani (q.v.; the county capital), Odobesti, Cotesti, Panciu, and Ivesti. Livestock raising and cereal growing are other agricultural activities. Chemical factories operate in Marasesti, and building materials are produced in Doaga, while Focsani and Gugesti are timber-production centres. Highway and railway connections extend through Focsani. Pop. (1984 est.) 385,647.