Resource Guide Ecuador

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Welcome to Ecuador Ecuador History & Culture

4 Country Details Taxes and Tips Obtaining your Driver’s License

6 Home Finding Hotels Repair and Maintenance Service

7 Education Maternal and Pre-School Colleges Universities

9 Banking Opening a Bank Account

10 Medical System Pharmacies Hospitals

11 Transportation Transportation & Commuting

12 Embassy Embassy

13 National Holidays

14 The Local Flavor Food Traditional Recipe Eating out in Ecuador

18 Landmarks & Tourist Spots Sierra Costa Oriente Galapagos Islands

20 Entertainment Arts & Culture Nightlife Shopping Rest and Recreations Sports

22 Helpful Tips Safety Dialing In/Out of Country

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Welcome to Ecuador

Ecuador is a multiethnic and multicultural country, located in South America.

Ecuador is divided into four natural regions with very different climates: the coast with a hot and humid climate; highlands with a rainy and dry climate; forest is warm and humid; while in the insular region are the Galapagos Islands with a mild climate.

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History & Culture

History In Ecuador there are 14 indigenous nationalities that Before colonization, Ecuadorian territory was ruled by the coexist. Each has different traditions and their own Inca Empire. In 1830, Ecuador was colonized by Spain. We worldview. In cities and towns there are primarily mesti- had several Spanish governments for nearly 300 years. zos, whites and Afro-Ecuadorians, although there’s also The Spanish introduced Roman Catholicism, colonial a significant amount of migrants, the majority from the architecture and today’s natural language. May 24, 1822 is countryside. the historic date when independence was finally achieved when Simon Bolivar, South American liberator, defeated Traditions and Festivities the Spanish army in the Battle of Pichincha. When Ecuador Besides global festivities such as Christmas, New Year’s, became independent and was established as the Republic Mother’s Day etc., Ecuadorians celebrate special national of Ecuador, the firs president was the General Juan Jose dates in the different cities such as the Feast of Montubio Flores. First governments were dictatorships by the military, in the coastal region and the Black Mama in Cotopaxi. and in 1979 Ecuador became a democratic country. We also have Pass the Child in Cuenca which is a major In 1941, Ecuador confronted Peru in a brief border dispute. festival of the Catholic community. All celebrations are cha- In 1995, during the presidency of Sixto Duran Ballen, the racterized by several essential events such as characters border dispute with ended; all confrontations were settled in disguises, participation in parades, processions, pilgri- by an agreement ratified by both countries in 1998 and mages and other manifestations of social folklore. It’s also 1999. very common to have bands that play traditional music, which is very diverse depending on both the festivity and In 1999, Ecuador became the first Latin American country the region were its celebrated. The differences in music are to eliminate its national currency and took the dollar as the not only in the melody and rhythms, but in the instruments official currency. that are used.

Culture Including fireworks and traditional foods such as leg mote, Ecuador’s culture is a blend of various influences, the Spa- mote pillo, roasted cuy, ocelot, hornado, watery, Locro, lla- nish conquerors and the ancestral traditions of pre-Colum- pingachos bun chugchucaras, chicha, and encocado, among bian people. Ecuador’s population belongs to many different hundreds of other famous plates, each celebration consti- ethnic groups, so its culture is very diverse. tutes an important part of our culture that, individually or in groups, make us realize what we’re made of and what It’s difficult to establish exact percentages of these diffe- makes us special, despite the acculturation caused by the rent groups since the definition is not equivalent to race. influence of foreign countries, globalization and technologi- Statistics on the ethno-racial composition of the country cal advances. according to different sources vary for this reason.

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Country Details

Full country name: República del Ecuador Taxes and Tips Capital: San Francisco de Quito, Quito VAT is the value added tax paid for the transfer of goods Area: 283,561 km2 and provision of services. It’s a levy on all stages of Population: 15.49 millions marketing. The rate of tax is 12% and it’s charged to every Official Language: Spanish business transaction. Paid on the taxable amount consists of the total price at which goods are sold or services, Currency: U.S. Dollar price at which taxes, fees or other attributable expenses Area Code: 593 included are provided. Also load imports on CIF value plus Location: Located in the northwestern region of South taxes, fees and other expenses attributable to the price. All America. Bordered in the north by Colombia, Costa Rica to purchasers of goods or services must pay the taxed rate of the northwest and south and east with Peru. 12%. Payment is made to the merchant or service provider, who in return, after perceiving the tribute by the State, Main Cities: Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Ambato. delivers a statement. In the case of import businesses, Main Beaches and Islands: Isla de la Plata, Mompiche, the taxes are paid by the importer when the goods clear Montañita, Salinas, Atacames, Tonsupa and Galápagos. customs.

The ICE is the Special Consumption Tax, which applies to goods and services of domestic origin or imported, detai- led in Article 82 of the Law on Internal Taxation such as: Cigarettes, beer, soft drinks, alcohol, perfumes, video , firearms and ammunition, incandescent bulbs; also certain vehicles and aircraft; pay TV services, gaming rooms and casinos; memberships and affiliations to social clubs. It’s a tax that is usually included in the retail price and VAT levied anyway.

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The ISC is the Departure Tax and Capital charge on the Obtaining your Driver’s License value of all monetary transactions and transactions carried out abroad, with or without the intervention of the institu- A foreigner can obtain a driver’s license in Ecuador with tions of the financial system. It corresponds to 1% of the full documentation. The process can take about 1 day. transaction value. In Ecuador the authorities responsible for monitoring and controlling traffic are civil traffic agents. The IVM is the Tax on Motor Vehicles and must pay all owners of motorized land transport vehicle. Payment does annually, according to the percentage established for each What do you need to know about driving in type of vehicle according to the same assessment. This Ecuador? payment consists in values of vehicle registration. • The minimum driving age is 18 years old. Additionally, you must pay a 10% tip to the waiter when • Prohibited drunk driving. you’re eating in restaurants. Tipping is generally given to waiters, porters at airports and hotels, car washes, parking • Is prohibited to use cell phones when you drive. caregivers, the boy carrying the shopping, the taxi driver • Hire a constitutional accident insurance (SOAT). assists you with your luggage, etc. The amount of money varies between U.S. $ 0.25 and U.S. $ 2.00. Have the vehicle documentation up to date: registration, license and SOAT

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Home Finding

The costs in renting of houses or apartments depend on the Hotels area you want to live. Ecuador offer hotels of 3, 4 and 5 stars, which are fully Considering that Quito has a lot of people, most of the equipped with 1-2 bedroom suites. Restaurants, pubs, bars, housing solutions are the apartments near the offices and shopping, spas, gyms and other amenities around these business centers. Departments can be from 1-3 bedrooms, neighborhoods and are generally available 10 to 20 minute very comfortable and with good communal areas, close and drive distance, depending on traffic. central to all activities that the city has to offer.

There’s also the option of living in the nearby valleys such Repair and Maintenance Service as Cumbayá and San Rafael. In these places it’s easier to find a house instead of an apartment; however you should LARM Ecuador offers Property Administration and Mainte- consider the extra time to get back in city traffic. The hou- nance services listed below: ses in the valleys are wider and have beautiful communal areas. • Repair and maintenance of rails and curtains

• Carpet Cleaning To rent a house in Ecuador the law states that you must pay the rent for the first two months as security for the owner, • Housekeeping plus a month’s rent. The average rent varies between $850 • Carpentry and $4,500 a month depending on the type of property you are looking for, where it’s located, the size and other • Painting, Gardens and disinfection characteristics such as the year it was built. • Computer Maintenance

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Education

Education in Ecuador is diverse. We pre-school education, Maternal and Pre-School basic education and high school. These establishments are usually bilingual (Spanish - Private education in Ecuador is rated as high quality English) and receive children from 8 months to 3 years old. education that includes the International Baccalaureate and Many of them have transportation services. is supported by the Ministry of Education. Below we provide information on some of the most recom- Ecuadorian teaching culture is determined to be of academic mended centers: excellence, create a positive environment for teaching and learning, and develop critical thinking and principles of • Cumbayá Valley integrity in their students. Schools and colleges promote • First Steps international cultures knowledge, therefore inspiring respect and understanding of the world. • Gymboree

• Imagine Some of the leading recommended schools for foreigners are: • Kikirikids

• Maternal and Pre-School • Mi Pequeño Mundo

• Colleges • Smart Kids

• Universities

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Colleges Universities

Most private colleges in the city of Quito have a bilingual The country’s universities are highly qualified in terms of education system (Spanish – English) and meet the interna- curriculum of studies and level of training of their students. tional standards of education. Most foreigners recommend Most private universities have international agreements the following colleges: that allow students to study at universities in other countries with the same costs of education in Ecuador. • Academia Cotopaxi • Pontificia Universidad Católica • Colegio Alberto Einstein • Tecnológico de Monterrey • Colegio Alemán • Universidad de las Américas • Colegio Americano • Universidad Internacional del Ecuador • Colegio Británico • Universidad Internacional Sek • Colegio Internacional Sek • Universidad San Francisco de Quito • Colegio Menor

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Banking

Our country has serious and solvent financial institutions, Opening a Bank Account with benefits for their customers. They facilitate the reali- zation of national and international transfers. Among the • Colored copy of your passport major banks with more prestige, history and clients are: • Copy of an invoice of a basic service (electricity, • Pichincha Bank water, phone services)

• International Bank • Employment contract or lease

• Produbanco Bank • Certificate of the country of origin

• Guayaquil Bank • Initial deposit $200 USD

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Medical System

Pharmacies Hospitals

Ecuador has different systems for pharmacies that offer In Ecuador you can find hospitals and public health centers discounts on medicines, among which we recommend: that provide first aid when necessary.

• Fybeca The best health care is private because they have perso- nalized care specialists in all areas, and attention is prior • Pharmacy’s telephone appointment. • Medicity We suggest the following hospitals in the country’s capital • Sana Sana city, Quito:

• Metropolitan Hospital

• Hospital Voz Andes

• Axxis Medical Center

• Clinic Pichincha

• Clinic for Women

In the valleys we recommend:

• Hospital of the Valleys

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Transportation

Transportation & Commuting

Getting around Ecuador and its cities is simple; however, It is safer to use a radio taxi or executive taxi units with you should know some tips to get from one place to another radio that belong to companies that can be reached by quickly and safely. telephone. Taxi service works effectively 24 hours. According to the new regulation, taxis are classified by the • Always have a handy city map or road map when color of the stripes according to their category: traveling out of town • Black stripe: executive taxis that can move within • When driving, keep to your right, leaving the left the city road free for vehicles moving faster • Red stripe: taxis that can move in peripheral circula- • Obey traffic signals and speed limits tion areas.

Taxis • Green stripe: taxis that move within rural parishes. Taxi service is generally good and the drivers are prepared to help tourists. Within the city of Quito, Ecuador’s capital city, the costs depend on the distance marked in the taximeter: an average trip can cost between USD $2.00 to $3.00.The nightly rates are usually $3.00 to $4.00 and when you want to move between Quito and the valleys, the fee can start anywhere from $8.00 and $10.00. Taxi fees to and from the airport are between USD $25.00 and $30.00.

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Embassy

Embajada de Bolivia Embajada de Paraguay Embajada de Alemania Embajada de España Embajada de Francia Embajada de Holanda Embajada de los Estados Unidos de América Embajada de Italia Embajada de Lituania Embajada de Reino Unido Embajada de Rumania Embajada de Suiza Embajada de Emiratos Árabes Unidos Embajada de India Embajada de Indonesia Embajada de Israel Embajada de Pakistán Embajada de Perú Embajada de La República Bolivariana de Venezuela

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National Holidays

• January 1: New Year

• March 3-4: Carnival

• April 18: Holy Week

• May 1: Labor Day

• May 24: Battle of Pichincha

• August 10: First shout of independence

• October 9: Independence of Guayaquil

• November 3: Independence of Cuenca

• December 25: Christmas

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The Local Flavor

Food

Ecuadorian cuisine is diverse, varying with altitude, and Main Deserts associated agricultural conditions. Pork, chicken, beef, and cuy (guinea pig) are popular in the mountainous regions, The Ecuadorian desserts, which are locally named postres, and are served with a variety of carbohydrate-rich foods, include many kinds of sweets such as: especially rice, corn, and potatoes. Some examples of Ecuadorian cuisine in general include patacones (unripe • Pastries plantains fried in oil, mashed up, and then refried), llapin- • Pies gachos (a pan seared potato ball), and seco de chivo (a type of stew made from goat). A wide variety of fresh fruit is • Fruit salads or fruit mixes available, particularly at lower altitudes, including grana- • Syrup dilla, passion fruit, naranjilla, several types of bananas, uvilla, taxo, and tree tomato. A popular street food in • Jam mountainous regions is hornado, consisting of potatoes served with roasted pig.

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Traditional Recipe Preparation: Hornado- Slow roasted pork • Place the pork shoulder in a large bowl for marina- Ingredients: ting (make sure it will fit in the fridge). • Pour the lime juice over the pork. • 6-10 pound pork shoulder (for about 10-15 people) • Prepare the marinade by mixing the garlic, ground • Juice of 3 limes cumin, salt and pepper in a mini-food processor. You • Aliño or marinade for pork (should result in 6-7 tbsp.) can also crush the garlic with a press and mix with the cumin, salt & pepper. • 20-30 garlic cloves, crushed or whole if you have a mini-food processor • Make several deep incisions on both sides of pork shoulder and begin stuffing the incisions with the • 2 tablespoons of ground cumin garlic cumin marinade, also rub it all over the meat. Pour the 3 cups of beer over the pork shoulder and • 1 ½ tablespoons of salt let it rest overnight the fridge. If you have time you • ½ tablespoon of ground pepper can let it rest 24 hours, if not overnight is fine.

• 3 cups of beer for marinating and 1-2 cups of beer for • Turn the pork shoulder over every 8-12 hours. baking (or chicha if you can find it) • Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C) and place the pork • 6 ounces of butter (1 ½ sticks) or lard shoulder or pork loin (with the marinade sauce) in a baking pan, with the skin side up, make sure it is • 2 tablespoons of ground achiote or annatto seed deep enough to allow room for the marinade and • Optional: 8-10 medium sized potatoes, whole or cut also a little extra room to add the potatoes later on. in half • Bake the pork at 400F for about 30 minutes.

• In the meantime, in a small saucepan, melt a stick of Suggested side dishes: butter on low heat, stir in 1 tablespoon of the ground achiote and mix well. Mix and match according to your preference: Mote or hominy, llapingachos and/or potatoes roasted with hornado, • Lower the oven temperature to 350F and pour the Ecuadorian style rice, fried ripe plantains, tomato and onion melted butter mix over the pork. curtido, agrio sauce, and aji criollo • To keep the pork from drying out you will need to baste or bathe the meat using a ladle with the pan sauces about every 20-30 minutes.

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• Continue baking at 350F and basting the meat with Eating out in Ecuador liquid for about 1 ½ hours. Then lower the oven temperature to 325F. Some of the most exclusive and famous restaurants visited • The pan sauces will be reduced at this point, so by foreigners are: melt the remaining ½ butter stick on low heat, mix in 2 cups of beer plus the remaining 1 tablespoon of Alportico: A taste of Italy just outside Quito, Al Portico ground achiote, and let it get hot but not boil. Use Italian Restaurant is a country style trattoria offering guests the mix as needed to keep the pork moist. first class service and the best authentic Italian cuisine in Ecuador. Enjoy your meal al fresco surrounded by beautiful • Continue baking and bathing for another 1 ½ hour. gardens which take in the enchanting Ecuadorian landscape. At this point you can add the whole or cut in half potatoes. Let the potatoes and pork bake for about Café Cultura: Café Cultura Hotel and Restaurant in Quito another hour. has been open for 15 years and the restaurant has kept up • Total roasting time should be around 4 ½ hours for an its reputation for serving excellent bistro style cuisine with 8-10 pound pork shoulder, or about 25-30 minutes per freshly baked bread, homemade jam and imaginative daily pound, internal temperature should be 160. specials. Situated in the old French Embassy, the restaurant is warm and elegant and the staff welcoming. The restau- • Before removing the pork from the oven, sprinkle cold rant is tucked away behind the gardens making it a quiet water on the skin for it to pop –this might not work haven in the middle of bustling Quito. with a smaller piece of pork. If this doesn’t work, then you can turn the broiler on for a few minutes Carmine: Carmine Restaurant in Quito and Il Casale in Tumba- to help the skin get crispy. Or alternatively, after co are the wonderful creations of Chef Carmine after trips back carving the meat, remove the skin, and scrape off the and forth to his native Italy and finally becoming too inspired fat from underneath. Then cut the skin into medium by Ecuador’s abundant variety of flavors, smells and colors to size pieces and put them under the broiler for about leave. Both trattorias are set in beautiful surroundings and offer 3-5 minutes or until they get crispy and start to pop diners exceptional international and Italian cuisine. (when they pop they squirt oil so just a warning). La Choza: La Choza Restaurant in Quito takes influence • Serve the pork with mote or hominy (plain or sautéed from all corners of this small but extremely diverse country with the hornado gravy), the potatoes that were to fuse together ancient family recipes and modern taste baked with the pork or llapingachos potato patties, buds. It opened over four decades ago with the purpose tomato and onion curtido salsa, agrio sauce, avocado of introducing a new mentality with regards to dining, and slices and aji criollo. since then has become a national reference point for Ecua- dorian cuisine. Its century old and homemade recipes allow guests to sample the traditional and flavorsome national dishes in a family atmosphere.

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La Viña: La Viña Restaurant in Quito has been open for Regines: Regine’s Café Aleman in Finca Chamanapamba over ten years and has established a worldwide reputa- near Baños has been providing the town of Baños with real tion as one of Quito’s best restaurants serving a variety of authentic German cuisine since 1987. After the eruption of contemporary international dishes and maintaining and the Tungurahua Volcano, the restaurant re-opened its doors continually striving for excellence in service and gastro- in 2004 and offers guests hospitality at the foot of the Cha- nomy. La Viña are proud to hold the title of best gastrono- mana Waterfall. This unique and warmly decorated café, mic enterprise in Quito in 2002 awarded by the Latin Trade with pale wood and plenty of green plants is literally part of magazine and continue to have impeccable service and the luscious hillside as its construction preserved every little mouthwatering cuisine. detail of nature surrounding it.

Pinsaqui: Hacienda Pinsaquí near Otavalo is three cen- Sole e Luna: The most exclusive Italian restaurant in Quito, turies old and has been in the Freile-Larrea family for five Trattoria Sole e Luna offers diners authentic homemade and generations. The history living in these walls is apparent unpretentious cuisine in a warm homey environment which upon walking into the beautifully decorated building. The reflects the very best of Italian gastronomy. Owner and chef restaurant has white stone walls, deep blue curtains and Rodrigo Burgos Becdach is the creator of all the generous large windows which look out into the stunning landscape dishes as well as the cozy atmosphere typical of any quality of Ecuador’s Lake District. trattoria.

Landmarks & Tourist Spots

Sierra

• Quito - Ecuador’s capital and cultural center with • Papallacta Hot Springs - an easy daytrip for hot museums, theatres and colonial architecture high in pools & thermal springs, or a base for hillwalking to the Andes Mountains. visit the Polylepis forest

• Otavalo - Famous for the colorful textile market and • Pululahua Volcano & Geobotanical Reserve - traditional costumes, also a good base for Otavalo vast volcanic crater, with cloud forests & farmland, excursions. an easy trip from Quito

• Ibarra - Relaxed capital city of Imbabura Province. • Alausi - the famous Devil’s Nose railway trip

• Calderon - Known for figurines and handicrafts made • Zuleta - traditional embroidery, condor conservation from bread dough. and a historic hacienda in a pretty hill village

• Quito Zoo – See Ecuador’s fauna up close, including • Cuenca - colonial architecture and attractive chur- spectacled bears, ocelots, pumas, monkeys and ches in a tranquil city macaws.

• Equator & Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the Costa World) – The Equator Monument and the Inti-Ñan Solar Museum • Mindo - a subtropical paradise full of wildlife, especially birds, adventure activities and places to relax • Cayambe & the Solar Clock - Known for buttery biscuits, cheese and the fascinating Quitsato Pro- • Guayaquil - Ecuador’s largest city and main port, ject’s sundial on the equator trying to reinvent itself as a tourist destination with its new promenade along the river • Oyacachi - Remote village in the Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve with hot springs • Loja - way down in the south of the country, a clean and well-organized city known for music and culture.

Oriente

The Ecuadorian part of the Amazonian rainforest, lush jungles teeming with wildlife, probably best visited on an organized tour.

Galapagos Islands

The dramatic scenery and unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands makes them a must-see destination for most visi- tors to Ecuador. Decide when is the best time to visit the Galapagos with help from monthly wildlife activity notes and the Galapagos weather calendar. Choose a Galapagos cruise boat and itinerary, or hotel accommodation in the islands for a land-based tour, and then book your Galapa- gos flights.

Entertainment

Arts & Culture Rest and Recreation

• Museo Nacional Banco Central Ecuador offers a range of activities for relaxation and recreation. Each region has many activities intended for • Museo Manuela Sáenz every age and every preference. For nature lovers a visit • Museo de la Ciudad to moist and tropical forests that can provide amazing experiences such as bird watching, visit to waterfalls and • Guayasamin Museum wonderful landscapes. • Mitad del Mundo Another fantastic trip can be to the Galapagos Islands were there are activities that include snorkeling boat trips Nightlife to watch wild sea animals such as humpback whales, and incredible beaches.

Nightlife in Ecuador is very famous among foreigners. There There are also the Amazonian rainforests, cloud forests are lots of clubs, bars and night spectacles to attend in and sunny beaches. Whether you decide to venture out on order to have a fun and entertaining experience. your own or prefer to hire a local guide service, logistics to plan trips in Ecuador are extremely simple and the time Shopping to approach your destination is much shorter than in other remote areas of the world.

There’s a variety of different groceries where you can find items needed such as: Supermaxi, Megamaxi, Santa María and smaller more personal town stores.

Among the activities you can do in Quito, are taking cour- Sports ses in artistic activities such as painting, sculpture, dance, potteries, wood, and touring to the following areas: In Ecuador you can practice all kinds of sport. Among the most popular in Ecuadorian population is football, which is • Chapel of Man taught in all schools and colleges of the country. However, • Historical Center because of all the different regional and climate characteristics, Ecuador has the possibility to offer all kinds of • Shopping Centers sports such as: • The Bagel • Climbing and mountaineering • Churches and Cathedrals • Trekking • Government Palace and surroundings • Rafting and Kayaking • Parks and Places of Historical Center • Mountain Biking • Teatro Sucre • Scuba Diving • Cableway • Martial Arts • Guayllabamba Zoo • Boxing

• Tennis

• Swimming,

• Racket-ball

• Water Sports

Helpful Tips

Safety Dialing In/Out of Country

• Always be aware of your surroundings. • 011: US exit code; dial first for international calls made from the USA or Canada • Keep your belongings close to you at all times. • 593: Country code for Ecuador • Do not provide personal information to strangers. • Phone Number: fixed - 8 digits with area code. • Do not take public transportation during night time. • Cell phones: 9 digits

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