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Braga, city (1991 est. pop. 86,316), capital of Braga dist., NW Portugal, in Minho. It is an agricultural trade center that produces electronics, textiles, and firearms. The ancient Bracara Augusta, it had considerable importance in Roman days, but was of much more importance in the Middle Ages as the see of the bishop of Braga, who rivaled the bishop of Toledo in power. As the seat of Portugal's titular primate, the city is still a religious center. In the old cathedral is the tomb of Henry of Burgundy. Nearby is the well-known pilgrimage site of Bom Jesus doMonte. Braga a city in N Portugal: capital of the Roman province of Lusitania; 12th-century cathedral, seat of the Primate of Portugal. Pop.: 164 193 (2001) 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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| It's this simple: Cute little hooker Karinna (Alice Braga, niece of the legendary Sonia) needs a lift to the northern Bahia state, where she's got a strip-club job waiting. Manaus has an industry based on equipment assembly and electronic products, with great export volumes that depend directly on the airport," Braga says. IA Interior Architects announced that Julio Braga has been promoted to principal in the firm's New York office. |
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