FocÅŸani is the capital city of Vrancea County in Romania on the shores the Milcov river. It has a population (as of 2002) of 101,854.
FocÅŸani lies at a point of convergence for tectonic geologic faults, which raises the risk of earthquakes in the vicinity. It is one of the most popular wine-producing regions in Romania, OdobeÅŸti being just to the northwest. Weisse von Fokshan is a famous local wine, and the vicinity is rich in minerals such as iron, copper, coal, and petroleum. |