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Morogoro

Morogoro (mōˌrōgōˈrō) [key], city (1994 est. pop. 120,000), capital of Morogoro prov., E Tanzania. It is the commercial and transportation center for a region producing sisal, coffee, and livestock. Tobacco is processed there.

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