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Piran| Seaport on the most westerly point in Slovenia, on a promontory on the south side of the Gulf of Trieste, 72 km/45 mi northwest of Rijeka; population (1991 est) 4,700. Piran is the administrative centre of the locality. Industries include olive production, vineyards, horticulture, agri-business, and tourism. |
| Piran's city statutes were set in 1274 and it initially developed as an important salt-producing location. Fishing was also a major part of the local economy. The city was fortified in the 7th century and the walls were strengthened in the 16th century to protect against raids from Turkey. |
| Features include the Piran civic museum and Piran maritime museum. |
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| His plea came as the police and Crimestoppers also announced thousands of wanted posters were to be sent to Pakistan in the hunt for Piran Ditta Khan, 50. And the hunt for 50-year-old Piran Ditta Khan has now switched to Pakistan where posters appealing for information about him are now on display. Thermal Power Station, Muzaffargarh, Natural Gas Power Station, Piran Ghaib, Multan, Steam Power Station, Nishatabad, Faisalabad and Gas Turbine Power Station, Faisalabad Managing Director, PSO, Irfan Qureshi said This agreement will enable PSO to concentrate its efforts on streamlining its Supply Chain network and regularizing the balance of Import and local availability of products. |
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