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Turin (; Piedmontese: Turin) is a major industrial city in north-western Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the west bank of the Po River. The population of the city of Turin is 908,000 (2004 census); its metropolitan area totals about 1.7 million inhabitants. The province is one of the largest in Italy, with 6,830 square kilometres (2,637 sq. mi), and one of the most populous, with 2,236,941 inhabitants at the 2004 census. Turin is also well-known as the home of the Shroud of Turin and host of the 2006 Winter Olympics.
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The name of Turin comes from Tau, a Celtic word that means mountains. Its Italian name, Torino, translates as "little bull"; hence the coat of arms and the symbol of the city. The area was settled by the Taurini in pre-Roman times. More on [ Turin ]
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@AmandaDeCastro This is always fun info. The US Olympic Team beret, from Roots, was a big hit in Torino at the 2006 games.
ItalianMeetup (cheryl) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:37:20 -0000
@AmandaDeCastro This is always fun info. The US Olympic Team beret, from Roots, was a big hit in Torino at the 2006 games.
Dal 22 al 28 marzo 2010, tornano a Torino gli atleti dei Giochi Olimpici 2006 per i Campionati Mondiali di pattinaggio di figura.
GianlucaFinazzi (Gianluca Finazzi) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:17:58 -0000
Dal 22 al 28 marzo 2010, tornano a Torino gli atleti dei Giochi Olimpici 2006 per i Campionati Mondiali di pattinaggio di figura.
@valentin_l1: I thought it was knocked off the Torino in 2006. And pop growthd continue unabated until relief in 2029. Well be 62!!
GracieXB (Gracie Belcher) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:25:45 -0000
@valentin_l1: I thought it was knocked off the Torino in 2006. And pop growthd continue unabated until relief in 2029. Well be 62!!
RT @Ignacio: listening to "Luciano Pavarotti Nessun Dorma (turandot) Torino 2006" â« http://blip.fm/~fm8vs
turemanso (TuRemanso) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:52:37 -0000
RT @Ignacio: listening to "Luciano Pavarotti Nessun Dorma (turandot) Torino 2006" ♫ http://blip.fm/~fm8vs
listening to "Luciano Pavarotti Nessun Dorma (turandot) Torino 2006" â« http://blip.fm/~fm8vs
Ignacio (Ignacio Garcia) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:42:25 -0000
listening to "Luciano Pavarotti Nessun Dorma (turandot) Torino 2006" ♫ http://blip.fm/~fm8vs
Its so brisk outside my starbucks run is reminiscent of Torino 2006. Oh, olympics how I miss you so.
anya_hollywood (Anya) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:25:37 -0000
Its so brisk outside my starbucks run is reminiscent of Torino 2006. Oh, olympics how I miss you so.
Olympics.org: Turin 2006 - International Olympic Committee's website for Turin, Italy's upcoming games. Describes bid election, news updates, general facts and figures, photo gallery, Turino 2006 logo.
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Torino 2006: XX Olympic Winter Games - Official site of the organizing committee. Includes information on sports and venues, tickets and products, Cultural Olympiads, and area tourism.
About.com: Olympics - Blogger James Martin goes behind the scenes at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
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International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation - News and results from the games along with information about the sport.
Meta Description: [ Federation Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobaganning is the web site for all of your international bobsleigh and skeleton news, history, competition results and athletes.
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Italy World Club Torino 2006 - Information about the places, events, and sports at the winter Olympic games.
Meta Description: [ Places, events, sports at the winter Olympic Games Torino 2006 ]
Kids Village Torino 2006 - Articles, games, and education information about the games for children. In Italian, English, and French.
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Off The Podium - Lifestyle ezine featuring photographs, video, and behind the scenes information on the 2006 Olympic Winter athletes.
Olympic Flame: Torino 2006 - Follows the torch relay. Includes a diary and video coverage.
The Journey: Our Road to the Olympic Game - Blog produced by US Olympic athletes and fans.
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Torino 2006 - Paralympic Games - The portal of the IX edition of the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy.
Torino 2006 Olympic Games Blog - News and musings from Northern Italy about the Winter Olympics in Torino 2006.
Meta Description: [ Ramblings from Italy about the upcoming winter olympics in Torino (Turin) 2006 ]
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Visit Turin 2006 (Tourism Turin) - Information on accommodation, attractions, dining, and activities in Turin, run by the Turin Tourism board.
Wikipedia: 2006 Winter Olympics - Encyclopedia article with schedule, sports, and events.
Winter Olympics 2006 - Information and news from the US embassy in Italy. Includes information on visas, travel safety and security, and Olympic business opportunities.
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World Curling Federation: Olympic Winter Games 2006 - Includes schedule, draw, teams, and results.
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