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A city of southern India southwest of Chennai (Madras). It is a trade center with an important textile industry. Population: 693,000.
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[ʹsāləm]
Industrial city in Tamil Nadu in S India. Population: 364,000.
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Salem, city (1991 pop. 578,291), Tamil Nadu state, SE India. There are manufactures in chemicals, electrical products, tools, and brass goods; handloom weaving remains a significant industry. Iron and manganese mining are important in the surrounding region, as is agriculture. Salem has several colleges affiliated with the Univ. of Madras.
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