Zhlobin

Zhlobin

Zhlobin
Belarusian:Жло́бін

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Zhlobin is located in Belarus
Zhlobin
Coordinates: 52°54′N 30°02′E / 52.9°N 30.033°E / 52.9; 30.033
Country  Belarus
Voblast Homiel Voblast
Raion
Population (2009)
 - Total 75 866
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Zhlobin (Belarusian: Жло́бін; Russian: Жло́бин) is a city in the Homiel Voblast of Belarus, on the Dnieper river. As of 2005, the population is 75.866. The town was first mentioned in writing in 1492.

The city is notable for being the location where steelmaker BMZ was established. BMZ is one of the largest companies in Belarus, and an important producer in the worldwide markets of steel wires and cord. The company is the main sustainer of the town's economy.

Coordinates: 52°54′N 30°02′E / 52.9°N 30.033°E / 52.9; 30.033


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