During the component was in the Principality of Moldova (1359–1812), the current Călărași territory held by the Orhei - Lăpușna County.

From the 16th through the 18th centuries, the district developed economically (trade, wine), culturally (to build monasteries, Frumoasa, Hârbovăţ and Răciula) and grew in population.

After the Treaty of Bucharest, Basarabia is occupied by the Russian Empire at this time there is an intense russification of the native population.

Very rugged terrain, crossed the slopes with different degrees of tilt conditioning Central Moldavian Plateau, and is located in Codri.

Fauna characteristic of the so animals such as: fox, wild cat, marten, rabbit, squirrel, deer, wild boar, wolf, red deer and others and the world of birds may be mentioned: blackbird, pigeon, jay, finch, eagle, woodpecker and other.

Forests occupy 30.7% of district territory, dominate species: hornbeam, beech, ash, elm, oak, white,[clarification needed] lime, etc.

State Nature Reserve "Plaiul Fagului" was created on March 12, 1992 for the conservation, regeneration, environmental recovery, study one of the most picturesque and representative forest ecosystems in the Codri.

Fauna: As mentioned Dimitrie Cantemir, in this land dwelling deer, bears, reindeer, martens, wolves, wild boar.

Uncontrolled hunting disappearance of conditioned bear, deer, lynx, wolf, black grouse etc.

Main crops: cereals (wheat, oats), corn, sunflower, rapeseed and soy.