Another historical province is Crisana, with several towns such as Oradea - with the second astronomical observatory from all times on Romanian territory since the half of the XV-th century, Beius, Simleul Silvaniei, Carei a.o.
Its relief from east to west is represented by the Bihor Mountains (with peaks over 1880 m), the so-called group of low mountains (Padurea Craiului, Codru-Moma and Zarand), the "piemont" hills and the Cris Plain.
The climate is milder than in the rest of the country, varying from the plain climate (with warm summers and mild winters) to the climate of depressions (mild, rich in rainfalls).
Underground, there are various riches (bauxite, lignite, coloured soils, bitumen, high quality clay etc.).
More than 3/4 from the arable surface is cultivated with cereals, great surfaces being occupied with fodder plants.
In depressions fruit-tree growing is developed.

Last update: 2000, August 8
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