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The Grande Traversata delle Alpi was developed in the late 20th century as a response to depopulation and economic decline in many alpine valleys of Piedmont. For centuries, these regions were sustained by agriculture, pastoralism, forestry, and cross-border trade. With industrialization and urban migration, many mountain villages lost population and economic relevance.
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Stockholm is the capital and largest city of Sweden, located on the eastern coast of the country where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. The city is uniquely built across fourteen islands connected by bridges, giving it a strong maritime character and close relationship with water. Stockholm serves as Sweden’s political, economic, and cultural center and is one of the most influential cities in Northern Europe.
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Laon is a historic town located in northern France, in the region of Hauts-de-France. It is set on a prominent limestone hill that rises steeply above the surrounding plains, giving the town a striking and easily recognizable silhouette. This elevated position has shaped Laon’s identity for centuries, making it both a strategic stronghold and a symbolic center of power.
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Vancouver is a major coastal city located in the province of British Columbia on Canada’s west coast. It lies between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, creating a setting where urban development, forested slopes, and ocean landscapes exist in close proximity. Vancouver is one of Canada’s most internationally recognized cities and functions as a key economic, cultural, and transport hub for the Pacific region.
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Sydney, the capital of New South Wales and one of the most famous cities in Australia, is a vibrant and exciting destination that offers a wide range of activities and attractions for visitors. March is a great time to visit Sydney as the weather is warm and pleasant, making it the perfect time to explore the city and all it has to offer.
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Camelback Mountain is one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Located between the cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale, the mountain rises prominently from the surrounding urban landscape, offering a striking contrast between rugged desert terrain and dense city development. Its name comes from its distinctive silhouette, which resembles the shape of a camel at rest.
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Saguaro National Park is a protected desert landscape located in southern Arizona, surrounding the city of Tucson. The park is dedicated to the preservation of the saguaro cactus, an iconic symbol of the American Southwest that is native to the Sonoran Desert. The park is divided into two separate districts on the eastern and western sides of Tucson, offering contrasting desert environments.
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Phoenix is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Arizona, located in the Salt River Valley within the Sonoran Desert. It is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States and serves as the economic, cultural, and transportation center of central Arizona. The city is surrounded by desert plains and mountain ranges, creating a distinctive urban-desert landscape.
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