Town in Suceava, Romania
Solca
Solca is a town in Suceava County, northeastern Romania.
It is situated in the historical regions of Bukovina and Western Moldavia. Solca is the smallest town in the county and the third-smallest town in Romania overall, with a population of 2,405 inhabitants, according to the 2021 census. Its name is derived from that of the river flowing through it, in turn derived from Slavic sol ("salt") – in reference to the area's salty springs. Solca is known for its high quality air, for being a former spa, and for the eponymous beer brand that was manufactured here in its own factory until 2004.
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