Calafat

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Calafat
Coat of Arms of Calafat
County Dolj County
Status Municipality
Mayor Petre Trăistaru, Social Democratic Party, since 2000
Population (2000) 21,227
Geographical coordinates 43°59′09″N, 22°57′27″E

Calafat is a city in Dolj County, Romania, on the river Danube, opposite the Bulgarian city of Vidin, to which it is linked by ferryboat. The construction of the Calafat-Vidin Bridge is planned between the two cities.

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It was founded in the 14th century by Genoese colonists, who employed large numbers of workmen (Calfats) in repairing ships. This industry gave its name. In 1854 a Russian force was defeated at Calafat by the Turks under Ahmed Pasha, who surprised the enemy's camp.

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