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Pictures and information about the city of Bonao are available at [http://www.ibonao.com/i_fotos_bonao.asp IBonao.com] |
Pictures and information about the city of Bonao are available at [http://www.ibonao.com/i_fotos_bonao.asp IBonao.com] |
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One of the biggest international companies operating in Bonao is [http://www.falconbridge.ca/our_business/nickel/operations/falcondo.htm Falcondo], part of the multinational company [[ |
One of the biggest international companies operating in Bonao is [http://www.falconbridge.ca/our_business/nickel/operations/falcondo.htm Falcondo], part of the multinational company [[Falconbridge Limited]]. Falcondo is a surface mining operation that produces nickel contained in ferronickel. The other major international company is Hanesbrands Inc, formerly part of Sara Lee Corporation. Hanesbrands operates a textile plant in the Dos Rios Zona Franca, producing cut parts for knit apparel. |
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Motorcycles (especially mini-bikes and scooters) are the most common form of transportation in the city. The are also taxi and car rental services available. |
Motorcycles (especially mini-bikes and scooters) are the most common form of transportation in the city. The are also taxi and car rental services available. |
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Revision as of 00:29, 5 September 2006
Bonao is the capital of Monseñor Nouel province, Dominican Republic. It is located in the centre of the country, to the northwest of the national capital Santo Domingo.
The city is known as "Villa De Las Hortensias". The name means Villa Of The Hortensias. The Hortensia Flower is the local flower of Bonao.
Pictures and information about the city of Bonao are available at IBonao.com
One of the biggest international companies operating in Bonao is Falcondo, part of the multinational company Falconbridge Limited. Falcondo is a surface mining operation that produces nickel contained in ferronickel. The other major international company is Hanesbrands Inc, formerly part of Sara Lee Corporation. Hanesbrands operates a textile plant in the Dos Rios Zona Franca, producing cut parts for knit apparel.
Motorcycles (especially mini-bikes and scooters) are the most common form of transportation in the city. The are also taxi and car rental services available.
The two main hotels are Aquarius and the less expensive Jacaranda Hotel.
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