The city is situated among the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, and on the Bistritza River, which enters the Sereth River about 8 kilometres (5 miles) to the south. The Ghimesh Pass links Bacău to Transylvania.
During WWI and the occupation of Wallachia by the Germans, Bacău was the headquarters of the Romanian Army.
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Due to heavy rains in Romania over the past weeks, there have been flash floods since 18 June in 17 counties in the country: Alba, Arad, Bacau, Bistrita Nasaud...