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Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi was built by the French government in 1661 and 1682, which linked the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Many canals were built to improve transport and one of the most important canals that was built was the Canal du Midi. It was 150 miles long and was used for commerce and to drain the lowlands for agriculture.
The Canal du Midi was built by the French government in 1661 and 1682, which linked the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Many canals were built to improve transport and one of the most important canals that was built was the Canal du Midi. It was 150 miles long and was used for commerce and to drain the lowlands for agriculture.
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Old Town Hall
Amsterdam served as Europe's financial center and the Dutch banks were known to be secured. From all over Europe, wealthy people and governments entrusted the banks with their money. The banks invested the funds in real estate and they loaned money to factory owners and governments.
Amsterdam served as Europe's financial center and the Dutch banks were known to be secured. From all over Europe, wealthy people and governments entrusted the banks with their money. The banks invested the funds in real estate and they loaned money to factory owners and governments.