Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. The metropolis stands on the River Dâmbovița in south-eastern Romania. Its population is officially estimated at 1.71 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 2.31 million residents, which makes Bucharest the 8th most-populous city by population within city limits in the European Union. The city area measures 240 km2 (93 sq mi), while the metropolitan area covers 1,811 km2 (699 sq mi). The city proper is administratively known as the "Municipality of Bucharest", and has the same administrative level as that of a national county, being further subdivided into six sectors, each governed by a local mayor. Bucharest is a major cultural, political and economic hub, the country's seat of government, and the capital of the Muntenia region.

Headlines from January 20, 1941

Facts on What Industry Can Do Asked in Survey to Spur Arming; Knudsen for 'All-Out' Ingenuity to Put Every Machine in Full Use for Defense Needs -- N.A.M. Plant Census Will Last a Week CALLS ON INDUSTRY TO TELL ABILITIES

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U.S. Plane 'Defeats' Nazi in R.A.F. Test; Altitude Needs Urged on Designers Here; U.S. Plane Outmanoeuvres Nazi In Sham Battle Staged by R.A.F.

NATION WILL HEAR; Besides Record Throng at Capitol, Millions Will Listen by Radio WORLD AWAITS MESSAGE Country Will Show Defense Power in Parade of Army, Navy and Air Force PRESIDENT TO TAKE HIS OATH AT NOON

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