a city of the government of Silistra, in Turkey in Europe. It stands on the lake or estuary Rasim, which communicates with the Black Sea, and it is surrounded by mountains covered with woods. It is a large city, containing 10,000 inhabitants, amongst whom are many Jews and Greeks. It used to be the winter headquarters of the Turkish army during former wars with Russia. Long. 28. 32. E. Lat. 44. 55. N.