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CHIAVARI , a See also: town of See also: Liguria, See also: Italy, in the province of Genoa, 24 M
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S.E. by See also: rail from the town of Genoa
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Pop
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(1901) 10,397 (town), 12,689 (commune)
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It is situated near the mouth of the Entella, in the centre of a fertile plain surrounded by mountains except on the S.W., where it comes down to the See also: sea
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Its buildings are mostly See also: modern, but it has a ruined See also: castle of 1147
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It has an active See also: trade in agricultural products, and manufactures lace, See also: light wicker-seated bentwood chairs, See also: silk, &c
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