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Pori (pô`rē), Swed. Björneborg, city (1998 pop. 76,375), Western Finland prov., SW Finland, near the mouth of the Kokemaënjoki River. Timber and metals are exported, and chemical and wood products are manufactured. A deepwater harbor complex was opened in 1985 for the importation of oil and coal, but due to silting the city has become farther from the harbor waters. Pori was chartered in 1564 and was initially dominated by the Hanseatic League Hanseatic League (hăn'sēăt`ĭk, hăn'zē–), mercantile league of medieval German towns. ..... Click the link for more information. . By 1840 the city had the largest commercial fleet in Finland. Pori a port in SW Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. Pop.: 76 189 (2003 est.) 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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Address all correspondence to Dr Asikainen at Satakunta Central Hospital, Sairaalantie 3, FIN-28500 Pori, Finland (tm. |
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