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Haskovo
(häs´kv´´) (KEY) or Khaskovo (khäs´kv´´) (KEY) , city (1993 pop. 81,389), S Bulgaria, in an agricultural region noted for its tobacco. The city has one of Bulgarias largest cigarette factories. Other industries include textiles and metalworking. A mineral spa is located nearby.