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What is the former nickname for Liberec due to its prominent industry?

  • The Detroit of Bohemia

  • The Manchester of Bohemia

  • The Pittsburgh of Bohemia

  • The Chicago of Bohemia

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Sure! The nickname "The Manchester of Bohemia" is given to Liberec, a city in the Czech Republic, due to its prominent textile industry, particularly in the production of high-quality cloth and fabrics. This nickname reflects the city's significant contributions to the textile sector and its historical importance as a textile manufacturing hub in its region, drawing parallels to the prominent role of Manchester in England's textile industry.
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