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Bitlis (bĭtlĭs`), city (1990 pop. 38,130), capital of Bitlis prov., E Turkey, on a tributary of the Tigris River, at c.4,500 ft (1,370 m). Grains, fruit, and tobacco are grown nearby. It was an important caravan center for centuries and was captured by Persians, Arabs, Seljuk Turks, Byzantines, and Ottoman Turks. In the 19th cent. the town had a large Armenian population. 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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In 2006, after Typhoon Bilis brought disaster to Guangdong Province, China Southern Airlines organized a collection of donations among all employees raising more than RMB12 million yuan. In August 2000 when Supertyphoon Bilis devastated Taiwan, the IFUs continued to work optimally under severe weather conditions. Malay Name Probable Latin Name Bilis Clupeichthys bleekeri Lais [various kinds] * Lais Pelteobagrus cf ornatus * Lais butu Ompok hypophthalmus * Lais Kryptopterus apogon jungang * Lais p ? |
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