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Ballymena (bălēmē`nə), town (1991 pop. 28,166) and district, NE Northern Ireland, on the Braid River. Linen, woolen goods, synthetic fibers, carpets, and tobacco are produced in the town. According to tradition, St. Patrick worked as a herder at Slemish Mt., 5 mi (8.1 km) from Ballymena. BallymenaDistrict (pop., 2001: 58,610), Northern Ireland. Established in 1973, it is an agricultural area. The Antrim Mountains, which reach a height of 1,430 ft (435 m), traverse the eastern part of the district, sloping toward the valley of the River Main. Ballymena town, the district seat, is a marketing centre for the surrounding area; it has long been known for its linen and woolen production. Ballymena a district in central Northern Ireland, in Co. Antrim. Pop.: 59 516 (2003 est.). Area: 634 sq. km (247 sq. miles) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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