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For the first time in history, more people live in cities than rural areas. Every year millions of people leave their homes in the countryside and migrate towards urban centres both within their own countries and across borders. Some of these people move simply to seek new opportunities and improve their lives.
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If I remember correctly Elie would've gotten beaten or whipped I think. It's been a while since I have read the book. Which chapter?
It is very nice and I like it