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Napa

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Napa , city (1990 pop. 61,842), seat of Napa co., W Calif., on the Napa River; inc. 1872. There are wineries and factories that produce medical and electronic equipment, beverages, apparel, and plastic and wood products. Grapes and other fruits (especially citrus fruit) are grown in the adjacent Napa Valley, which lies northwest between two mountain ranges and is famous for the wines that have been made there since the late 1870s. Numerous wineries are located in the region, drawing tourists to the towns of Yountville, Oakville, St. Helena, and Calistoga.

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NAPA

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NAPA (USA) National Association of Performing Artists

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FRAN ALEXANDER , PETER BLAIR , JOHN DAINTITH , ALICE GRANDISON , VALERIE ILLINGWORTH , ELIZABETH MARTIN , ANNE STIBBS , JUDY PEARSALL , and SARA TULLOCH. "NAPA." The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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	NAPA nabs auto parts business. (NAPA auto parts stores in Alaska) Magazine article from: Alaska Business Monthly; 2/1/1991
	Will Napa Cabernet become a commodity?(Viewpoint) Magazine article from: Wines & Vines; 11/1/2010
	Putting Bronco's Napa River wines to the test.(news this month) Magazine article from: Wines & Vines; 12/1/2006