{"id":55890,"date":"2022-07-31T09:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T23:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=55890"},"modified":"2025-03-26T22:20:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T11:20:48","slug":"england-or-ireland-where-to-go-on-your-next-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/england-or-ireland-where-to-go-on-your-next-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"England or Ireland? Where to go on your next trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Because sometimes spinning a globe and travelling to whatever country your finger lands on just doesn\u2019t work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No one can say the British Isles don\u2019t make for incredible travel destinations but what happens if you only have time to explore one country? Yes, <a href=\"\/united-kingdom\/england\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">England<\/a> has the beautiful, ancient city of London with its royal family and iconic structures, but <a href=\"\/ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ireland<\/a> has emerald scenery that stretches for days and a fondness for Guinness you\u2019re sure to love so which country should you <em>actually <\/em>travel to?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As much fun as pulling either one of these countries out of a hat would be, we\u2019ve put together a guide on which country takes out the top spot when it comes to landscapes, cities, cuisine, history, and activities so you can start planning the English or Irish holiday of your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best for landscapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-UK_England_Lake-District_Honister-Pass_Landscape-5.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-UK_England_Lake-District_Honister-Pass_Landscape-5.jpg\" alt=\"The green rolling hills of the Lake District in England.\" class=\"wp-image-55896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-UK_England_Lake-District_Honister-Pass_Landscape-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-UK_England_Lake-District_Honister-Pass_Landscape-5-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-UK_England_Lake-District_Honister-Pass_Landscape-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-UK_England_Lake-District_Honister-Pass_Landscape-5-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lake District<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>England isn\u2019t short on beautiful places to discover, in fact, it boasts some of the best natural landscapes in all of the <a href=\"\/united-kingdom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United Kingdom.<\/a> Here us out. From the extraordinary and undeniably pretty Jurassic Coast region in Dorset to the romantic <a href=\"\/united-kingdom\/lake-district\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake District<\/a> that inspired literary giants such as William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, you\u2019ll easily fall in love with what lies outside England\u2019s city walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while you\u2019re out exploring some of Mother Nature\u2019s best work, you have to make time for a wander through the Peak <a href=\"\/united-kingdom\/peak-district\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">District<\/a> a scenic destination that encompasses the counties of Derbyshire, Cheshire, and Yorkshire, as well as England\u2019s first national park. Your camera will thank you for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_cliffs-of-moher_coast-ocean-tower.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_cliffs-of-moher_coast-ocean-tower.jpg\" alt=\"The towering cliffs of Moher along the coast in Ireland. \" class=\"wp-image-55901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_cliffs-of-moher_coast-ocean-tower.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_cliffs-of-moher_coast-ocean-tower-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_cliffs-of-moher_coast-ocean-tower-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_cliffs-of-moher_coast-ocean-tower-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cliffs of Moher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If green isn\u2019t your favourite colour then you might have a slight problem with Ireland but when it comes to landscapes, this country is hard to beat \u2013 after all, it didn\u2019t get its nickname as the Emerald Isle for nothing. Bursting with grassy landscapes, rolling hills, and uniquely formed cliff structures (Cliffs of Moher, we\u2019re looking at you), you\u2019ll never run out of beautiful things to look at and take photos of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With natural landmarks that\u2019ll make nature-lovers stop and swoon from the towering figures of the Twelve Bens in Connemara to the scenic views along the 130km long Wicklow Way, spending time outside in Ireland has never been easier or more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/scotland-or-ireland-which-country-should-you-travel-to-next\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RELATED: SCOTLAND OR IRELAND?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best for cities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/UK-England-City-of-London-blog-92638234-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/UK-England-City-of-London-blog-92638234-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"The city skyline of London on a smoggy day.\" class=\"wp-image-55912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/UK-England-City-of-London-blog-92638234-ss-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/UK-England-City-of-London-blog-92638234-ss-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/UK-England-City-of-London-blog-92638234-ss-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/UK-England-City-of-London-blog-92638234-ss-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">London<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to English cities, you\u2019d be forgiven for automatically thinking of London, but what you might not realise is that this country is actually spoilt for choice when it comes to concrete jungles. There\u2019s Cambridge with its prestigious university and hundreds of years of history, Manchester with its mesmerising architecture and capital city feel, and York with its ancient ruins and love of sweet-tasting treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But we can\u2019t forget about the breathtaking city of Bath. Affectionately known as England\u2019s prettiest city, Bath is not only surrounded by naturally healing hot springs, but also boasts some of the best Georgian architecture you\u2019ve ever seen. A quick wander along picturesque streets flanked by elegant townhouses and catching fleeting glimpses of mansions fit for the royal family themselves will be enough to steal your heart. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/fun-things-to-do-on-the-river-thames-outside-of-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RELATED: 8 FUN THINGS TO DO ON THE RIVER THAMES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_belfast_city-hall-night.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_belfast_city-hall-night.jpg\" alt=\"The City Hall in Belfast colourfully lit up at night. \" class=\"wp-image-55916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_belfast_city-hall-night.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_belfast_city-hall-night-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_belfast_city-hall-night-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_belfast_city-hall-night-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Belfast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you thought Ireland couldn\u2019t get any more captivating, the country\u2019s most popular magical cities \u2013 Dublin, Galway, Belfast, Limerick, and Kilkenny &#8211; are here to prove you wrong. Offering a nice contrast to Ireland\u2019s natural beauty, these urban areas are full of historic landmarks, restaurants serving traditional food, and a certain Irish hospitality that\u2019s guaranteed to make you feel right at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wander the pebble-stoned pathways, get an up-close look at ancient buildings constructed centuries ago, and soak up as much Irish culture as possible (simply sipping on a pint of Guinness in a local pub might do the trick) in these spectacular cities for a glimpse of the real Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/ireland\/northern-southern-ireland-159989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EXPLORE BELFAST ON OUR NORTHERN &amp; SOUTHERN IRELAND TOUR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best for cuisine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-BMLC_UK_england_cornish-pastie_ss_500905087.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-BMLC_UK_england_cornish-pastie_ss_500905087.jpg\" alt=\"A  couple of golden brown Cornish pasties.\" class=\"wp-image-55920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-BMLC_UK_england_cornish-pastie_ss_500905087.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-BMLC_UK_england_cornish-pastie_ss_500905087-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-BMLC_UK_england_cornish-pastie_ss_500905087-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-BMLC_UK_england_cornish-pastie_ss_500905087-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cornish pasties<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing England does extremely well is food, and you only have to walk into a classic pub or restaurant to see menus bursting with traditional meals your stomach is bound to love. From an old-fashioned steak and kidney pie with its tender filling and golden pastry to Cornish pasties full of peppered steak, potato, and carrot, re-fuel the right way and dig into some of England\u2019s tastiest national dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ireland_irish-pub_guiness-beer_1063123526_1100x735-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ireland_irish-pub_guiness-beer_1063123526_1100x735-1.jpg\" alt=\"A bartender pouring a frothy pint of Guinness. \" class=\"wp-image-55922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ireland_irish-pub_guiness-beer_1063123526_1100x735-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ireland_irish-pub_guiness-beer_1063123526_1100x735-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ireland_irish-pub_guiness-beer_1063123526_1100x735-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ireland_irish-pub_guiness-beer_1063123526_1100x735-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pouring a pint of Guinness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It makes sense that after all that exploring, you\u2019d need a big, heaping plate of traditional food to help your body recharge for the adventures ahead and Ireland is one of the best destinations when it comes to pleasing your tastebuds. Ireland\u2019s cuisine is best described using another \u2018c\u2019 word \u2013 carbs. Yep, feast on carbs, carbs, and more carbs as you eat your way through the country\u2019s best restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you fancy munching on the sometimes-sweet, sometimes-salty soda bread, can\u2019t wait to dig into a steaming bowl of Irish stew complete with premium beef and fresh root vegetables, or you\u2019re salivating at the thought of tasting some potato pancakes (also known as boxty), the cuisine in Ireland is sure to satisfy even the most insatiable of cravings. Don\u2019t forget to wash your meal down with a pint of Guinness for the true Irish feasting experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DRINK GUINNESS ON OUR IRELAND: KILKENNY &amp; SURROUNDS TOURS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best for history<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/UK_Hadrians-Wall_800x450.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/UK_Hadrians-Wall_800x450.jpg\" alt=\"A stretch of Hadrian's Wall in England beside green hills at sunset. \" class=\"wp-image-55926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/UK_Hadrians-Wall_800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/UK_Hadrians-Wall_800x450-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/UK_Hadrians-Wall_800x450-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/UK_Hadrians-Wall_800x450-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hadrian&#8217;s Wall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019d think that a country that\u2019s approximately 800,000 years old would have a lot of history, and you\u2019d be right. While you can go pretty much anywhere and discover an ancient building or two and the fascinating story that goes with them, one of the best places to go in England if you\u2019re craving some history, is Stonehenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is it one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable sites but it&#8217;s also shrouded in mystery as no one really knows why it was built in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s not enough history for you then you could always check out <a href=\"\/united-kingdom\/hadrians-wall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hadrian\u2019s Wall<\/a> with its dramatic Roman ruins \u2013 a staggeringly 84-mile-long procession of abandoned garrisons, forts, towers, and milecastles. Guaranteed to transport you back over 2000 years, witnessing this unique and ancient example of control and order up close is one for the bucket list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/6-unmissable-sights-on-the-hadrians-wall-path\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RELATED: 6 UNMISSABLE SIGHTS ALONG THE HADRIAN&#8217;S WALL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_aran-islands_stone-fences-landscape.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_aran-islands_stone-fences-landscape.jpg\" alt=\"The ancient stone ruins on the Aran Islands. \" class=\"wp-image-55930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_aran-islands_stone-fences-landscape.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_aran-islands_stone-fences-landscape-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_aran-islands_stone-fences-landscape-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-ireland_aran-islands_stone-fences-landscape-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stone fences on the Aran Islands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s fascinating history wherever you turn in Ireland from ancient castle ruins to mythologies and legends thousands of years in the making. Whether you want to wander the grounds of Glendalough, a monastic site founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin, and marvel at the roofless structure of the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul or take in the extraordinary sight of the Rock of Cashel as it sits atop a mountain of grey limestone, this country\u2019s riveting past is bound to sweep you away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN ABOUT HISTORY ON OUR IRELAND: RING OF KERRY &amp; DINGLE PENINSULA TOUR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision of whether you should visit England or Ireland is a tough one, especially since both countries offer plenty of cultures to learn about, traditional food to eat, and beautiful landscapes to explore. But, if we simply had to choose one, we\u2019d go with Ireland by the length of a tiny leprechaun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/united-kingdom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VISIT THESE FASCINATING NATIONS ON OUR UNITED KINGDOM TOURS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Decisions, decisions&#8230;..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16234,"featured_media":55935,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[455,1313,14],"tags":[233,3046,232],"class_list":["post-55890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature","category-guides","category-news","tag-england","tag-ireland","tag-united-kingdom"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>England or Ireland? 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