FOCSANI

city, capital of Vrancea judet (county), east-central Romania. The city lies 100 miles (160 km) north-northeast of Bucharest. It is situated on the Milcov River, which was once the boundary between Moldavia and Walachia. In the city is a monument marking the old frontier. Focsani is the centre of a wine-making region that has been famous for its vineyards since the 15th century. Focsani is also an industrial city, processing dairy products and manufacturing furniture and clothing. Pop. (1992 prelim.) 101,296.