Waterford

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Waterford County in Munster province, on the Atlantic Ocean, s Republic of Ireland. It is a mountainous region, drained chiefly by the rivers Blackwater and Suir. The raising of beef and dairy cattle and sheep is the chief agricultural activity. Industries: fishing, food processing, tanning and glassware. The county town of Waterford (1996 pop. 44,000) is an important port. Area: 1838sq km (710sq mi). Pop. (1996) 94,680.

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