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Vitoria

Vitoria (vētōˈrēä) [key], city (1990 est. pop. 209,506), capital of Álava prov., N Spain, in the Basque region. It is a manufacturing and administrative center producing furniture, motor vehicles, and refined sugar. It was probably founded in the 6th cent. by the Visigoths; in 1181 Sancho the Wise of Navarre named it Vitoria to commemorate a victory over the Moors. At Vitoria in 1813 Wellington won the decisive battle of the Peninsular War against the French under Joseph Bonaparte and Jourdan. The 12th-century church of San Miguel is noted for its woodwork.

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Vitoria Stone Fair reflects success of Brazil's granite industry: Brazil's granite exports to the U.S. and the world have reached record numbers, and this was evident at the Vitoria Stone Fair, which took place from February 7 to 9.(Report from Brazil) (Stone World)

Vitoria Stone Fair continues to draw an international audience: taking place in Vitoria, the capital of the granite-rich Espirito Santo State, the International Marble and Granite Fair (also known as the Vitoria Stone Fair) saw attendance totals that were comparable to the 2007 event. (Stone World)

Vitoria Stone Fair draws over 31,000: taking place for the fourth time in Vitoria, Brazil, the Vitoria Stone Fair has become one of the world's major international fairs of its kind, offering the latest in stone materials and machinery as well as the opportunity to visit the multitude of stoneworking plants in the region. (Stone World)

A showcase of Brazilian stone in Vitoria: despite a slowdown in exports--particularly to the U.S.--the Brazilian stone industry had a positive gathering in Vitoria, Brazil, for the Vitoria Stone Fair, as companies showcased a broad range of products.(Report from Brazil: Espirito Santo) (Stone World)

Vitoria Fair remains a highlight for Brazilian industry: despite challenging times for many Brazilian stone suppliers, the Vitoria Stone Fair is certain to feature the country's leading producers, who will display the latest stone materials to an international audience.(Latin America Report) (Stone World)

Vitoria Stone Fair to host the world stone industry: about 400 national and international exhibitors will be present at the Vitoria Stone Fair in Brazil, which will take place from February 15 to 18, 2011.(Stone from Latin America) (Stone World)

Vitoria Stone Fair to welcome the global marketplace: set to take place from February 7 to 10, 2012, in Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil, the Vitoria Stone Fair is a showcase of the nation's finest stone materials.(Report from Brazil) (Stone World)

Vitoria Stone Fair shows growth: the 2010 edition of the Vitoria Stone Fair--held in the major stoneworking region of Esptrito Santo, Brazil--had a positive showing, with increases in the number of exhibitors as well as attendees.(Report from Brazil) (Stone World)

New materials on display at Vitoria Stone Fair: taking place annually in the stoneworking region of Espirito Santo, Brazil, the Vitoria Stone Fair included a range of new and unique stone materials and finishes.(Report from Brazil) (Stone World)

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