Iasi

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Iasi City in ne Romania, 16km (10mi) from the frontier with Moldova. It was the capital of Moldavia from 1562–1861. Notable buildings include the 15th-century Church of St Nicholas. It remains an important commercial and administrative centre. Industries: textiles, machinery, pharmaceuticals, food products. Pop. (1997) 348,399.

IASI

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IASI Inter-American Statistical Institute

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