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Rîbnița was founded in 1628 as the Ruthenian village Rybnytsia, meaning 'fishery'.
Rîbnița
Moldova
Rîbnița or Rybnitsa is a town in the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria. According to the 2004 census, it has a population of 53,648. Rîbnița is situated in the northern half of Transnistria, on the left bank of the Dniester, and is separated from the river by a concrete dam.
From the “History” section
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Rîbnița is home to Transnistria's largest company, Moldova Steel Works, which produces over $500 million worth of exports a year.
Rîbnița
Moldova
Rîbnița or Rybnitsa is a town in the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria. According to the 2004 census, it has a population of 53,648. Rîbnița is situated in the northern half of Transnistria, on the left bank of the Dniester, and is separated from the river by a concrete dam.
From the “Economy” section
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Rîbnița has three places of worship located right next to each other: a Catholic church, an Orthodox church, and a synagogue.
Rîbnița
Moldova
Rîbnița or Rybnitsa is a town in the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria. According to the 2004 census, it has a population of 53,648. Rîbnița is situated in the northern half of Transnistria, on the left bank of the Dniester, and is separated from the river by a concrete dam.
From the “Religion” section
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FC Iskra-Stal Rîbnița is the city's professional football club, competing in the top Moldovan football league.
Rîbnița
Moldova
Rîbnița or Rybnitsa is a town in the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria. According to the 2004 census, it has a population of 53,648. Rîbnița is situated in the northern half of Transnistria, on the left bank of the Dniester, and is separated from the river by a concrete dam.
From the “Sport” section
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Rîbnița is twinned with Dmitrov, Russia, and has a 'regional friendship' with Lakeland, Florida, United States.
Rîbnița
Moldova
Rîbnița or Rybnitsa is a town in the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria. According to the 2004 census, it has a population of 53,648. Rîbnița is situated in the northern half of Transnistria, on the left bank of the Dniester, and is separated from the river by a concrete dam.
From the “International relations” section
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