Alexandria

Alexandria, town, capital of Teleorman judeƫ (county), southern Romania. It lies along the southward-flowing Vedea River in the Danube floodplain. Alexandria is a regional marketing centre for agricultural produce, mostly grain. The town also has flour mills and other food-processing plants. Manufactures include construction materials, chemicals, and rubber products. The town has a historical museum. Highways and railway connections extend throughout the county, from Alexandria to Roşiori de Vede, Videle, and Turnu Măgurele. Pop. (2007 est.) 50,847.