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Sion, in the BibleSion (sī`ən), in the Bible.1 Same as Mt. Hermon Hermon, Mount (hûr`mən), Arabic Jabal Ash Shaykh [mountain of the chief] and Jebel-eth-Thelj 2 Variant of Zion Zion (zī`ən) or Sion Sion, town, SwitzerlandSion (syôN), Ger. Sitten, town (1993 pop. 25,300), capital of Valais canton, SW Switzerland, on the Rhône River. An ancient town, Sion is now a wine and horticultural market center. There are hydroelectric plants and coal mines nearby. Sion has been an episcopal see since the 6th cent. The town is rich in historic remains, among which are a 13th-century castle, a late Gothic cathedral, and a 17th-century town hall.Sion 1. a town in SW Switzerland, capital of Valais canton, on the River Rhône. Pop.: 27 171 (2000) 2. a variant of Zion 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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