Bucharest

Eastern Europe, Romania
Romania

People from Bucharest are called:

Male/General:

Bucharester

Pronunciation:

/ˌbuːkəˈrɛstər/

Quick Facts

Population:
1,716,983 (2024 est.)
Country:
Romania
Region:
Eastern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

Possibly from the personal name Bucur, a legendary shepherd, meaning 'joy' in Romanian.

About Bucharest

  • Capital and largest city of Romania.
  • Known as 'Little Paris' for its elegant architecture.
  • Major cultural and economic center of the Balkans.
  • Historic city with mix of medieval, neoclassical, and communist-era architecture.

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