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Gob Gol Gor

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Gobi desert

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A desert located in northern China and southeast Mongolia and a prime area for finding dinosaur fossils.

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Golan heights

Last modified by Driving Directions on 01/25/2021

A hilly plateau overlooking the Jordan River and the sea of galilee. A strategic location that has been the site of conflict in Southwest Asia for decades.

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Gorée island

Last modified by Driving Directions on 01/25/2021

An island off the coast of Senegal served as a major departure point for slaves during the slave trade.