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| Name | Estimated Population (January 1973) | Coordinates | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usti nad Labem | 73,000 | 50°40'N., 14°02'E. | Administrative center ot Severocesky Kraj (North Bohemian Region) and one of its principal industrial cities. Production of diversified organic and inorganic chemicals includes ammonia, acids, caustic soda, chlorine (more than ⅓ of national output), phenol, fertilizers, pesticides, synthetic resins, dyes. A branch plant of the chemical enterprise, located about 6 miles southwest, produces almost ⅓ of the country's artillery ammunition. Also significant production of pharmaceuticals, valves and fittings of cast iron and steel, measuring instruments, automobile parts, glass bottle, and soap. On eastern periphery of largest brown coal basin in the country (see under Most). Important transportation center on main railway routes leading into East Germany (Dresden), large classification yard and workshops, rail-water transshipment point. Largest inland waterway port on the Elbe river with port and shipyard facilities. Average yearly turnover is 800,000 metric tons. |
| Zilina | 53,000 | 49°13'N., 18°44'E. | Important industrial and transportation center in Stredoslovenky Kraj (Central Slovakian Region). Main industrial activities center around chemical enterprises producing a wide variety of products including plastics, sulfuric acid, ammonium sulfate, fertilizers, plexiglass, synthetic bitumen, and chemical compounds. Other industrial products include ball bearings, cellulose and paper, steel and aluminum products, textiles, wood products, cement. Important highway and railroad junction on main routes connecting the U.S.S.R. with Prague and Bratislava. Large classification yards and workshop. Academy of Transportation with military department of national significance. Billeting for more than 4,000 troops. |
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