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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:British_Indian_Ocean_Territory
gptkb:territory
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gptkbp:area
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153 square kilometers
151 square miles
151 square kilometers
approximately 346 square kilometers
346.36 square kilometers
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gptkbp:art_style
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Local crafts and paintings
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gptkbp:bordering_countries
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gptkb:United_States_Virgin_Islands
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gptkbp:borders
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gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
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gptkbp:calling_code
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+1-284
+1-340
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gptkbp:capital
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gptkb:Road_Town
gptkb:Charlotte_Amalie
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gptkbp:celebrates
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gptkb:Carnival_Festival
gptkb:Three_Kings_Day
Emancipation Day
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gptkbp:climate
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Tropical rainforest climate
tropical
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gptkbp:committee
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two senators in the U. S. Senate
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gptkbp:communication
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Developed telecommunications infrastructure
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gptkbp:conflict
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Dependence on tourism.
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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Marine conservation programs
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gptkbp:coordinates
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gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
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gptkbp:cuisine
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Caribbean cuisine
Seafood and local dishes
influenced by Caribbean and American cuisines
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gptkbp:cultural_events
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gptkb:BVI_Food_Fete
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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Rich cultural traditions
Rich maritime history
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gptkbp:cultural_influence
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British culture
African, European, and Caribbean cultures
African, European, and Caribbean
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gptkbp:currency
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gptkb:United_States_dollar
gptkb:United_States_Dollar
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gptkbp:demographics
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predominantly African American
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gptkbp:demonym
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gptkb:Virgin_Islander
gptkb:British_Virgin_Islander
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gptkbp:driving_side
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left
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gptkbp:economic_activity
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Offshore finance
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gptkbp:economy
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tourism-based
Agriculture and fishing
dependent on tourism and services
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gptkbp:education_system
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public and private schools
British-style education
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gptkbp:emergency_services
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gptkb:Hurricanes
hurricanes
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gptkbp:environment
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marine parks and reserves
coral reefs and mangroves
Coral reefs and marine life
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gptkbp:environmental_concerns
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Coral reef degradation
Protected marine areas
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gptkbp:established
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1671
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gptkbp:export_markets
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Tourism services
Food and consumer goods
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gptkbp:famous_dish
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Fish and Fungi
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gptkbp:famous_event
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gptkb:The_BVI_Spring_Regatta
gptkb:The_BVI_Music_Festival
gptkb:carnival
Emancipation Festival
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gptkbp:famous_for
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gptkb:sailing
gptkb:historical_sites
gptkb:Beaches
gptkb:Tortola
beaches
water sports
carnival celebrations
yachting and sailing
Sailing and yachting
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gptkbp:famous_landmark
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gptkb:Fort_Burt
gptkb:The_Baths_National_Park
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gptkbp:famous_person
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gptkb:Bob_Marley
gptkb:Alexander_Hamilton
gptkb:Rihanna
gptkb:Benny_Goodman
gptkb:Hugh_M._Cummings
gptkb:Sir_Richard_Branson
gptkb:Jean_Baptiste_du_Tertre
Sir Olva Georges
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gptkbp:financials
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Offshore banking services
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations
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Commercial and sport fishing
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gptkbp:flag
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gptkb:Flag_of_the_United_States_Virgin_Islands
gptkb:flag_of_the_US_Virgin_Islands
gptkb:British_Virgin_Islands_flag
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gptkbp:flag_colors
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blue, yellow, and red
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gptkbp:founded_by
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British settlers
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gptkbp:geographical_feature
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Volcanic islands
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gptkbp:governing_body
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House of Assembly
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gptkbp:government_type
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gptkb:unincorporated_community
Parliamentary democracy
Unincorporated territory of the United States
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gptkbp:governor
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gptkb:Albert_Bryan_Jr.
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gptkbp:has_airport
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gptkb:Terrance_B._Lettsome_International_Airport
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gptkbp:has_beach
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The Baths
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gptkbp:healthcare
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Public healthcare system
public health services
public and private healthcare facilities
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gptkbp:highest_point
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gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
Mount Sage
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Slavery abolition in 1834
acquired by the United States in 1917
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Colonial history
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gptkbp:historical_site
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gptkb:Annaberg_Sugar_Plantation
gptkb:Fort_Charlotte
gptkb:Blackbeard's_Castle
gptkb:Fort_Christian
gptkb:Estate_Whim_Plantation_Museum
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gptkbp:house_delegates
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one delegate in the U. S. House of Representatives
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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British Virgin Islands
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gptkbp:international_relations
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Close ties with the UK
Member of the Caribbean Community
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gptkbp:internet_tld
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.vg
.vi
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gptkbp:iso639-3
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VG
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gptkbp:legal_framework
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British-based legal system
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gptkbp:local_art
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Crafts and music traditions
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gptkbp:local_cuisine
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Seafood and rice dishes
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gptkbp:local_government
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Elected representatives
District councils
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gptkbp:located_in
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gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
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gptkbp:major_industry
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gptkb:tourism
gptkb:financial_services
manufacturing
services
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gptkbp:motto
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Vigilate et Orate
“ United in Pride and Hope”
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gptkbp:music
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calypso and reggae
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gptkbp:music_style
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Calypso and reggae
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gptkbp:national_animal
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gptkb:Tropical_Mockingbird
gptkb:Tortola_Ground_Lizard
gptkb:Tortola_Mockingbird
gptkb:marine_mammals
the Bananaquit
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gptkbp:national_flower
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gptkb:The_Yellow_Cedar
gptkb:Sage
the Yellow Cedar
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gptkbp:national_team
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gptkb:British_Virgin_Islands_national_football_team
gptkb:British_Virgin_Islands_national_cricket_team
gptkb:British_Virgin_Islands_national_rugby_union_team
gptkb:British_Virgin_Islands_national_basketball_team
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gptkbp:natural_resources
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salt, fish, and minerals
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gptkbp:official_language
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English
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gptkbp:parks
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gptkb:Virgin_Islands_National_Park
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:political_position
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Self-governing territory
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gptkbp:population
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approximately 30,000
approximately 106,000
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gptkbp:power_source
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Imported fossil fuels
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gptkbp:real_estate
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Luxury properties
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gptkbp:region
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gptkb:Caribbean
gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:religion
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gptkb:Christianity
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gptkbp:social_issues
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Income inequality
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gptkbp:social_structure
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Community-oriented society
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gptkbp:sport
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gptkb:Cricket
popular sports include basketball and soccer
popular activities include sailing and snorkeling
Cricket and sailing
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gptkbp:state
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the Mahogany Tree
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gptkbp:surrounding_area
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gptkb:Tortola
gptkb:Saint_John
gptkb:Saint_Thomas
gptkb:Saint_Croix
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gptkbp:time_zone
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Atlantic Standard Time
UTC-4
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gptkbp:tourism
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important economic sector
important part of economy
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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gptkb:Virgin_Islands_National_Park
gptkb:Buck_Island_Reef_National_Monument
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gptkbp:transportation
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Ferry services
Ferries and boats
ferries and cruise ships
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gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site
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The Baths
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gptkbp:wildlife
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coral reefs
diverse marine life
sea turtles
Diverse marine life
Diverse bird species
tropical birds
various species of birds and marine life
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:the_Allied_powers
gptkb:Order_of_the_British_Empire
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:League_of_Nations
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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