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Baie Comeau
Baie Comeau , town (1991 pop. 26,012), E Que., Canada, on the St. Lawrence River near the mouth of the Manicouagan River. A deepwater sea port, it has hydroelectric plants on the Outardes and Manicouagan rivers that supply Quebec city with electricity. Its manufactures include aluminum and paper products. Brian Mulroney, the prime minister of Canada, was born there. |
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"Baie Comeau." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Baie Comeau." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-BaieCome.html "Baie Comeau." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-BaieCome.html |
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Baie‐Comeau
Baie‐Comeau, Quebec/Canada Founded in 1936 and named after a local naturalist, Napoléon‐Alexandre Comeau. Lying on the St Lawrence River close to the mouth of the Manicouagan River, it is not clear whether the baie refers to ‘bay’ or, in recognition of Comeau's calling, ‘berry’.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Baie‐Comeau." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Baie‐Comeau." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-BaieComeau.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Baie‐Comeau." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-BaieComeau.html |
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