Qinā (English spelling)
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A town located in central Egypt, about 500 km southeast of Cairo, at a large bend in the Nile. Capital of the governorate of the same name. Located at the starting point of the caravan route connecting the Nile Valley with the Red Sea, it has prospered since ancient times through trade with Arabia and India. Famous for producing clay water jars. Connected to Cairo by rail. Population 141,700 (1986 estimate). Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia About Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Information |
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エジプト中部，カイロ南東約 500km，ナイル川の大湾曲部に位置する町。同名県の県都。ナイル川渓谷と紅海とを結ぶ隊商路の起点にあり，古くからアラビアやインドとの交易で栄えた。素焼の水がめの生産地として有名。カイロと鉄道で結ばれている。人口 14万 1700 (1986推計) 。
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