a province of Turkey in Europe, bounded on the north-east by the river Nisec, which divides it from Poland; on the east, by Bessarabia; on the south by the Danube, which parts it from Bulgaria; and on the west, by Walachia and Transylvania; it being 240 miles in length and 150 in breadth. It lies in a good air and fruitful soil, producing corn, wine, rich pastures, a good breed of horses, oxen, sheep, plenty of game, fish, fowl, honey, wax, and all European fruits. Its principal rivers are the Danube, Nisec, Pruth, Bardalach, and Ceret. The inhabitants are Christians of the Greek church, and Jassy is the principal town. It has been tributary to the Turks ever since the year 1574; who appoint a prince who is a native of the country, but have no regard to his being of the principal families. They pay a large yearly tribute; besides which, they are obliged to raise a great body of horse at their own expense.