Slonim

Slonim: St. Andrew's ChurchSt. Andrew's Church, Slonim, Bela.

Slonim, city, western Belarus. The city arose in the latter part of the 10th century as a fortified point and later developed into a market centre. After becoming a railway junction, it expanded its industrial base, and it now has varied food, consumer, and engineering industries, as well as a medical school. Pop. (2006 est.) 51,100.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Heather Campbell.
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Article Title: Slonim
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 03 February 2011
Access Date: March 03, 2025