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Muynak: The Desert Port Town with a Maritime Past

Today, we journey to the intriguing port town of Muynak, nestled between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. At first glance, Muynak may seem like a typical small town, but its story is anything but ordinary. This once-thriving fishing hub now finds itself stranded in the desert, with the nearest water source over 100 kilometers away. So, how does a town built around …

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The Nation of the Yellow Fleet

Canals are a fairly common feature worldwide, allowing shipping companies to save time by cutting through large areas of land. Egypt is home to the Suez Canal, an artificial waterway that opened in 1858, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and avoiding the need for ships to travel around the southern tip of Africa. If the Suez Canal …

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