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Place Name
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Ocala
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Pronunciation
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o-KA-lah
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Place Status (Type)
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city
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Capital Of
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Marion County
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Population
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42,045 (1990)
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Location
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Marion County, Florida (FL), United States, North America
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Latitude
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29°11'N
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Longitude
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82°07'W
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Ocala
(o-KA-lah), city (
28 sq mi/73 sq km; 1990 pop.
42,045),  Marion co., N central Fla.; 29°11'N 82°07'W. Trade
and processing center for citrus fruit, vegetables, and other agr.
goods. The surrounding region is known for its thoroughbred horses,
cattle, lumber, and phosphates. Since 1970 the cattle-raising industry
here has grown significantly. Tourism is also important to the city;
fish and game abound in the many nearby lakes and streams and in Ocala
Natl. Forest. Inc. 1868.
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