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.

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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