Kerry

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Kerry County in Munster province, sw Republic of Ireland; the county town is Tralee. It is a mountainous region with an indented coastline and many lakes. Oats and potatoes are grown, and sheep and cattle raised. Industries: tourism, fishing, woollen goods. Area: 4701sq km (1815sq mi). Pop. (1996) 126,130.

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