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Regions of the People's Republic of Romania

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Between 1950 and 1968, a Soviet-inspired experiment organised the Romanian People's Republic into various different regions.

The regions of RPR between 1950–1952

Regions of 1950

The regions of RPR between 1950–1952

Regions of 1952

The regions of RPR between 1952–1956

September 19, 1952 – Decree nr.331. By merging, the number of regions was reduced to 18.

Regions of 1956

The regions of RPR in 1956

1956 – An intermediary step in which the regions Arad and Bârlad were absorbed by their neighbours.

Regions of 1960

The regions of RPR between 1960–1968

1960 – As of 24 December, the final step, with territory redistribution and some regions renamed. The Magyar administrative entity was renamed Regiunea Mureș-Autonomă Maghiară (Mureș Region – Magyar Autonomous), also modifying its territory. By the end, the number of regions was reduced to 16.

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