TIMIS

judet (county), southwestern Romania, occupying an area of 3,356 square miles (8,692 square km) and bounded by Yugoslavia on the southwest. The Western Carpathian Mountains lie in the eastern portion of the county, with settlement areas in the valleys and lowlands. The Timis, Bega, and Poganis rivers drain southwestward through the county. Timisoara, the county capital, produces machinery, textiles, chemicals, and leather goods. Deta and Manastur are timber centres, and other building materials are manufactured in Carpinis and Jimbolia. Textiles and foodstuffs are produced in Lugoj, Snnicolau Mare, and Buzias. Lignite mines operate in Sinersig. Agricultural activities consist of livestock raising and cereal and vineyard cultivation. Cenad village was built on the site of a Roman fort. Pop. (1990 est.) 714,700.