Place:Bălan, Harghita, Romania

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NameBălan
Alt namesBalánbányasource: Wikipedia
TypeCommune
Located inHarghita, Romania


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Bălan is a town in Harghita County, Transylvania, Romania. It has historically been one of Transylvania and Romania's most important centers for copper mining, but its mines are no longer operational. Its Romanian name means "blond", the German name means "copper mine" while the Hungarian name means "Balán mine".

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