Székelyföld: the region inhabited by the Székelys in the northeastern corner of Transylvania, Romania (periodically, it has enjoyed autonomy throughout its long history, as a part of Hungary at times, and at times of Romania). The administrative unit of the Székelyföld is the szék, which was the local equivalent of the "county", but free of all feudal obligations. Topographically, the Székelyföld falls into various sub-regions: there are river valleys, alluvial plains, mountain ranges and basins. Farming and animal husbandry are the main forms of making a living, but handicrafts also play an important part. Lying on the outer limit of the Hungarian-speaking part of the Carpathian Basin, the Székelyföld has a folk culture rich in archaic elements, and folk poetry, carved wooden buildings, and peasant wear which are in the authentic Hungarian folk tradition.