Nalbant

Nalbant is a commune in Tulcea County, Northern Dobruja, Romania.

It is composed of three villages: Nalbant, Nicolae Bălcescu (since 1948; until 1923 Bașchioi; Principele Mihai from 1923 to 1948) and Trestenic.

The commune's name comes from Turkish, nalbant from Persian nal-band meaning blacksmith (nal – nail, horse shoe, band – to bond, to tie).

Nalbant is located in the central part of the county, 24 km (15 mi) southwest of the county seat, Tulcea.

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