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Note:  Do not rely on this information. It is very old.

Gondar

Gondar, a town in the centre of Abyssinia, 30 miles north of Lake Isana. It was formerly a large town in which the Emperor resided; it was partially burnt by the Dervishes in 1889. Gold and silver filigree-work, musical instruments, and fine leather are made here; and there are forty churches.