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judet (county), south-central Romania. It is bounded on the south by Bulgaria. The Danube River drains eastward, constituting the southern border of the county. The Vedea, Teleorman, Olt, and Neajlov rivers flow southeastward, emptying into the Danube. Lake Suhaia lies in the south. Alexandria (q.v.), the county capital, has industries that produce textiles and processed food. Turnu-Magurele is a chemical- and timber-production centre. Machinery is manufactured in Rosiori de Vede, and leather products are made in Zimnicea. Agricultural activities consist of livestock raising and cereal growing. A history museum is found in Alexandria. Videle, Balaci, and Crngeni are other towns. Highway and railway connections extend throughout the county and focus on Alexandria, Turnu Magurele, and Rosiori de Vede. A major highway connection between Bucharest and Craiova crosses the county. Area 2,224 square miles (5,760 square km). Pop. (1992 prelim.) 482,300.