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Forlì (inhabited place) |
Coordinates: |
| Lat: 44 13 25 N degrees minutes |
Lat: 44.2236 decimal degrees |
| Long: 012 03 10 E degrees minutes |
Long: 12.0528 decimal degrees |
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Note: Located on Montone river; was a trading center on ancient Via Aemelia; allied with Ravenna in 12th cen.; seat of imperial count, was embroiled in medieval Guelph-Ghibelline conflicts; held by Ordelaffi family from 1315; annexed to Papal States in 1504. |
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| Forlì (preferred,C,V)
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| Forum Livii (H,V)
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............ | by tradition, was named after Roman consul Livius Salinator in 2nd cen. BC |
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Forlì (inhabited place) (P) |
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| inhabited place (preferred, C) |
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inhabited in Bronze Age; later was important Roman center, reputedly founded in 2nd cen. BC |
| city (C) |
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| provincial capital (C) |
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| agricultural center (C) |
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for surrounding fertile district |
| transportation center (C) |
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is hub for road & rail traffic, & has an airport |
| manufacturing center (C) |
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produces textiles, shoes, chemicals & other items |
| cultural center (C) |
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especially noted for library & museums |
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