The southern part is the valley of the Danube which forms the border with Bulgaria.

The county has two big areas of development: one close to the city of Giurgiu – The Free Trade Zone Giurgiu, and one in the North of the county due to its proximity with Bucharest.

Both extensive agriculture, and small scale (for Bucharest markets), is practiced.

The county recently became famous for its lăutari, especially the group Taraful Haiducilor.

The main tourist destinations are: Here the tourists can visit: The Giurgiu County Council, renewed at the 2020 local elections, consists of 30 counsellors, with the following party composition:[4] Giurgiu County has 1 municipality, 2 towns, and 51 communes: