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Monastir: see Bitola Bitola , formerly Monastir, city (1994 pop. 86,176), S Macedonia. It is a commercial and industrial center for the surrounding agricultural area. Bitola was a major agricultural center in Roman times.
..... Click the link for more information. , Macedonia. Monastir a city in eastern Tunisia in the wilaya of Sousse on the Mediterranean. Population, 19,200 (1966 census). A trade and handicraft center, Monastir is also developing as a major industrial region. Olive oil is produced, fish are caught and processed, and sponges are gathered. The city has textile and metal-working enterprises. It is a resort and tourist center. Monastir was founded near the ancient settlement of Ruspina. In the old section of the city (the casbah), an ancient temple complex (second century B.C.) has been preserved. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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