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Iraq Launches $17 Billion Transport Project To Bring Tourists and Goods to Turkey

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Iraq Launches $17 Billion Transport Project To Bring Tourists and Goods to Turkey

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Iraq is trying to create a Suez Canal alternative for the transport of goods, but if the project ever comes to fruition, then tourists may benefit, as well.

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