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Plock

Plock is a town in central Poland in mazowieckie region, on the river Vistula. Its 12th century cathedral contains the tombs of Polish kings. The main industry is oil refining - the country's largest oil refinery is located there (it is served by a large pipeline leading from Russia to Germany.

Population: 131,011.

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