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Florești
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| Country | Moldova | ||
| County | Floreşti District | ||
| Founded | 20 August 1588 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Iurie Ţap | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 15.12 km2 (5.8 sq mi) | ||
| Population (January 2011) | |||
| • Total | 15,400 | ||
| • Density | 1,018.5/km2 (2,637.9/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | ||
| Postal code | (MD-)5001-5002[1] | ||
| Area code(s) | +373 250 | ||
| Website | http://www.floreshti.com | ||
Florești (Romanian pronunciation: [flɔˈreʃtj]; Russian: Флорешты), is the capital city and industrial and commercial center of Floreşti District of Moldova. It is located on the river Răut.
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The name comes from the Moldavian (Romanian) word floare ("flower"). The old name of the settlement was Rădiul Florilor, which is also a derivative from the Moldavian word for "flower".
The city is located in the north of the country, on the river Răut, a tributary of the Dniester.
Florești is governed by the City Council and the City Mayor (Romanian: Primar), both elected once every four years. The current mayor is Iurie Ţap.
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