A report by the Henley Passport Index released in 2026 shows which countries currently have the strongest passports. Singapore holds the No. 1 spot, and citizens of this nation can travel to 192 countries without a visa. Let's explore the top 10 countries in the world.

A report by the Henley Passport Index released in 2026 shows which countries currently have the strongest passports. Singapore holds the No. 1 spot, and citizens of this nation can travel to 192 countries without a visa. Let's explore the top 10 countries in the world.

World’s top 10 most powerful passports in 2026 revealed: Check where India ranks on the Index?

Which countries have the strongest passports in 2025? Explore who dominates global travel freedom, who dropped out of the top 10, and where India stands this year.

Which countries have the strongest passports in 2025? Explore who dominates global travel freedom, who dropped out of the top 10, and where India stands this year.

Henley passport index 2025: Singapore tops the list, but where does India stand?

For the first time in 20 years, the US passport has fallen out of the top 10 most influential passports, according to the Henley Passport Index. Once ranked first in 2014, the US is now tied for 12th with Malaysia, with citizens of both countries enjoying visa-free access to 180 out of 227 countries and territories. The Henley Passport Index, which is compiled by the London-based Henley &amp; Partners in collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), ranks passports based on how many countries can be visited without needing a visa. The greater the number of visa-free destinations, the 'stronger' the passport.<h2>Singapore tops the ranking</h2>In 2025, the rankings are dominated by Asian countries. Singapore holds the top position, allowing its citizens to travel without a visa to 193 countries. South Korea follows closely behind at second, with 190 destinations, while Japan secures the third spot, offering visa-free travel to 189 countries. Meanwhile, traditional Western powerhouses, like the US and UK, are losing their dominance. The US passport now ranks below several European countries, such as Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland.<h2>India's position&nbsp;</h2>India's passport has slipped down to 85th place in 2025, as compared to 80th last year. The number of countries that Indian nationals can visit without a visa has increased, with recent additions like Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and several African and Caribbean nations.<h2>China's rising status</h2>China's passport has also made significant strides, improving from 94th place in 2015 to 64th in 2025. This increase reflects new visa-free agreements with several countries in South America, the Gulf region, Russia, and Europe.<h2>Why the US passport has weakened?</h2>The decline in the US passport's ranking is due to various international visa changes. Brazil's decision to end its visa-free access for US citizens in April 2025, along with the US being excluded from the expanding visa-waiver lists of China and Vietnam, contributed to its fall. On the other hand, Germany and France are among the European countries that now enjoy visa-free travel to China.<h2>Top 10 most powerful passports in 2025</h2><ul><li>Singapore (1)</li><li>South Korea (2)</li><li>Japan (3)</li><li>Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland (4)</li><li>Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands (5)</li><li>Greece, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden (6)</li><li>Australia, Czech Republic, Malta, Poland (7)</li><li>Croatia, Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, UAE, UK (8)</li><li>Canada (9)</li><li>Latvia, Liechtenstein (10)</li><li>Iceland, Lithuania (11)</li><li>USA, Malaysia (12)</li><li>India (85)</li></ul>

US passport slips from top 10 as Singapore, South Korea, and Japan dominate global rankings. Check where India is on the list

For the first time in 20 years, the US passport has fallen out of the top 10 most influential passports, according to the Henley Passport Index. Once ranked first in 2014, the US is now tied for 12th with Malaysia, with citizens of both countries enjoying visa-free access to 180 out of 227 countries and territories. The Henley Passport Index, which is compiled by the London-based Henley & Partners in collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), ranks passports based on how many countries can be visited without needing a visa. The greater the number of visa-free destinations, the 'stronger' the passport. Singapore tops the ranking In 2025, the rankings are dominated by Asian countries. Singapore holds the top position, allowing its citizens to travel without a visa to 193 countries. South Korea follows closely behind at second, with 190 destinations, while Japan secures the third spot, offering visa-free travel to 189 countries. Meanwhile, traditional Western powerhouses, like the US and UK, are losing their dominance. The US passport now ranks below several European countries, such as Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. India's position India's passport has slipped down to 85th place in 2025, as compared to 80th last year. The number of countries that Indian nationals can visit without a visa has increased, with recent additions like Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and several African and Caribbean nations. China's rising status China's passport has also made significant strides, improving from 94th place in 2015 to 64th in 2025. This increase reflects new visa-free agreements with several countries in South America, the Gulf region, Russia, and Europe. Why the US passport has weakened? The decline in the US passport's ranking is due to various international visa changes. Brazil's decision to end its visa-free access for US citizens in April 2025, along with the US being excluded from the expanding visa-waiver lists of China and Vietnam, contributed to its fall. On the other hand, Germany and France are among the European countries that now enjoy visa-free travel to China. Top 10 most powerful passports in 2025 Singapore (1) South Korea (2) Japan (3) Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland (4) Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands (5) Greece, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden (6) Australia, Czech Republic, Malta, Poland (7) Croatia, Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, UAE, UK (8) Canada (9) Latvia, Liechtenstein (10) Iceland, Lithuania (11) USA, Malaysia (12) India (85)

The US passport drops to 12th place in 2025, falling behind several Asian and European countries. Singapore now holds the top spot for visa-free access

India stands at 85th position on the Henley Passport Index, which ranks 199 passports based on their strengths. New Delhi's ranking has dropped one place to 85th spot from the previous year's 84th position. India has visa-free access to 62 nations.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, France is at the number one spot, with its passport holders enjoying visa-free entry to 194 nations. Besides, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain have also occupied top positions, allowing visa-free entry to 194 global destinations.&nbsp;

Finland, Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden, also have powerful passports with visa-free access to 193 nations. The Maldives is ranked 58th.&nbsp;

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In South Asia, Pakistan retains its 106th position from last year, meanwhile, Bangladesh has also slipped on point - from 101st to 102nd.&nbsp;

Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan are at the bottom of the index.&nbsp;

The Henley Passport Index is the original, authoritative ranking of all the world's passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.&nbsp;

The official site states that the index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the largest, most accurate travel information database that has been enhanced by Henley &amp; Partners' research team.&nbsp;

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In its report, Henley &amp; Partners stated that it conducted exclusive new research into the relationship between "visa-free access and economic progress by comparing key metrics across various regional and economic groups worldwide".&nbsp;

The groups include the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the African Union (AU), the European Union (EU), the G7, the G20, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR).&nbsp;

It also includes&nbsp;the expanded BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) bloc, which officially welcomed new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE in early January.&nbsp;

India stands at 85th position on the Henley Passport Index, which ranks 199 passports based on their strengths. New Delhi's ranking has dropped one place to 85th spot from the previous year's 84th position.

India stands at 85th position on the Henley Passport Index, which ranks 199 passports based on their strengths. New Delhi's ranking has dropped one place to 85th spot from the previous year's 84th position. India has visa-free access to 62 nations. Meanwhile, France is at the number one spot, with its passport holders enjoying visa-free entry to 194 nations. Besides, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain have also occupied top positions, allowing visa-free entry to 194 global destinations. Finland, Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden, also have powerful passports with visa-free access to 193 nations. The Maldives is ranked 58th. Also read: A tale of two presidents: Joe Biden’s great-great-grandfather was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln In South Asia, Pakistan retains its 106th position from last year, meanwhile, Bangladesh has also slipped on point - from 101st to 102nd. Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan are at the bottom of the index. The Henley Passport Index is the original, authoritative ranking of all the world's passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The official site states that the index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the largest, most accurate travel information database that has been enhanced by Henley & Partners' research team. Also read: Exclusive: Global intelligence chiefs to meet in Delhi from Feb 20, Canada to attend In its report, Henley & Partners stated that it conducted exclusive new research into the relationship between "visa-free access and economic progress by comparing key metrics across various regional and economic groups worldwide". The groups include the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the African Union (AU), the European Union (EU), the G7, the G20, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR). It also includes the expanded BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) bloc, which officially welcomed new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE in early January.

Henley Passport Index 2024: India's rank slips, France has most powerful passport

Rankings for the world's most powerful passports in 2024 are in, and the Indian passport has improved its global standing, moving up three positions.&nbsp;

<h2>The top placeholders: World's MOST powerful passports</h2>

In 2024, the Crème de la crème or the accolade of having the world's most powerful passport is split among not one or two but six countries: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain. All these nations are allowed visa-free entry to a whopping 194&nbsp;countries.

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These rankings are as per the latest Henley Passport Index report which ranks the world's passports "according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa". Its rankings are based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)— the world's&nbsp;largest travel information database.

For the past half-decade, Japan and Singapore have bagged the top spot, however, this year, multiple European nations have climbed the ladder.

In second place, with 193 visa-free destinations, are Finland, South Korea, and Sweden. Rounding off the top three with 192 global destinations are Austria, Denmark, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

<h2>What about India?</h2>

In 2023, India stood at the 83rd position and its passport didn't need a visa in 58 global destinations. This year, the nation moved up three ranks to 80th and boasts 62 visa-free destinations around the world. This includes popular tourist spots like Barbados, Fiji, and Thailand.&nbsp;

India shares its 80th&nbsp;spot with Uzbekistan. Neighbouring nation Pakistan also improved its rank, moving from 102nd to 101st, with 34 visa-free destinations.

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<h2>Henley Passport Index</h2>

The world's leading authority on passport rankings, the Henley Passport Index includes 199 passports from around the world and 227 different travel destinations. As per the index website, it is "considered the standard reference tool for global citizens and sovereign states when assessing where a passport ranks on the global mobility spectrum".

Rankings for the world's most powerful passports in 2024 are in, and the Indian passport has improved its global standing, moving up three positions. The top placeholders: World's MOST powerful passports In 2024, the Crème de la crème or the accolade of having the world's most powerful passport is split among not one or two but six countries: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain.

Rankings for the world's most powerful passports in 2024 are in, and the Indian passport has improved its global standing, moving up three positions. The top placeholders: World's MOST powerful passports In 2024, the Crème de la crème or the accolade of having the world's most powerful passport is split among not one or two but six countries: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain. All these nations are allowed visa-free entry to a whopping 194 countries. Also read | Federal judge gives green light to US' first execution by nitrogen gas hypoxia These rankings are as per the latest Henley Passport Index report which ranks the world's passports "according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa". Its rankings are based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)— the world's largest travel information database. For the past half-decade, Japan and Singapore have bagged the top spot, however, this year, multiple European nations have climbed the ladder. In second place, with 193 visa-free destinations, are Finland, South Korea, and Sweden. Rounding off the top three with 192 global destinations are Austria, Denmark, Ireland, and the Netherlands. What about India? In 2023, India stood at the 83rd position and its passport didn't need a visa in 58 global destinations. This year, the nation moved up three ranks to 80th and boasts 62 visa-free destinations around the world. This includes popular tourist spots like Barbados, Fiji, and Thailand. India shares its 80th spot with Uzbekistan. Neighbouring nation Pakistan also improved its rank, moving from 102nd to 101st, with 34 visa-free destinations. Also read | India's purchases of discounted Russian crude reach 11-month low Henley Passport Index The world's leading authority on passport rankings, the Henley Passport Index includes 199 passports from around the world and 227 different travel destinations. As per the index website, it is "considered the standard reference tool for global citizens and sovereign states when assessing where a passport ranks on the global mobility spectrum".

Crème de la crème: These are the world's most powerful passports; India, Pakistan rank at these positions

The Henley Passport Index for this year was released recently in which countries all around were ranked according to the performance of their respective passports. Japan topped the list with top rank for the fifth consecutive year and India ranked 85th out of 199 countries. Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan were at the lowest rankings in the Henley Passport Index.&nbsp;

The London-based global citizenship and residence advice firm Henley &amp; Partners issues the Henley Passport Index every year and for the year 2023, they have taken the data from International Air Transport Association (IATA) to make the list.&nbsp;

According to Henley Passport Index 2023, Indian passports have access to travel visa-free to 59 countries.&nbsp; 
The index said, "The index includes 199 passports and 227 travel destinations, giving users the most extensive and reliable information about their global access and mobility". Each passport is scored on the total number of destinations that the holder can access visa-free, it said.

As per Henley Passport power scores, only 6 per cent of the world's countries gives you access to more than 70 per cent of the global economy. And only 17 per cent of the countries grant you visa-free access to more than four-fifths of the world's 227 destinations.&nbsp;

<h2>Henley Passport Index 2023: Top 10 most powerful passports of the world</h2>

1. Japan- visa-free score: 193

2. Singapore and South Korea- visa-free score: 192&nbsp;

3. Germany and Spain- visa-free score: 190&nbsp;

4. Finland, Italy and Luxembourg- visa-free score: 189&nbsp;

5.&nbsp; Austria, Denmark, Netherlands and Sweden- visa-free score: 188

6. France, Ireland, Portugal and the United Kingdom- visa-free score: 187

7. Belgium, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the United States- visa-free score: 186&nbsp;

8. Australia, Canada, Greece and Malta- visa-free score: 185

9. Hungary and Poland- visa-free score: 184&nbsp;

10. Lithuania and Slovakia- visa-free score: 183

<h2>Henley Passport Index 2023: Performance of Indian passport&nbsp;</h2>

India ranked 85th in the world's most powerful passport index in 2023 and gives visa-free entry to 59 countries worldwide. Earlier in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, the country ranked at 82nd, 84th, 85th and 83rd respectively.&nbsp;
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Indian passport holders can travel visa-free to more than 50 destinations that include:

Countries in Oceania with visa-on-arrival for Indians

Cook Islands

Fiji

Marshall Islands&nbsp;

Micronesia

Niue

Palau Islands&nbsp;

Samoa&nbsp;

Tuvalu&nbsp;

Vanuatu

Middle eastern countries offering visa-free trips to Indians

Iran&nbsp;

Jordan&nbsp;

Oman

Qatar

Visa on arrival for Indians in Europe and the Caribbean&nbsp;

Albania

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Dominica

Grenada

Haiti

Jamaica

Montserrat

St. Kitts and Nevis

St. Lucia&nbsp;

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Travel visa-free in these Asian countries

Bhutan

Cambodia&nbsp;

Indonesia

Laos&nbsp;

Macao (SAR China)

Maldives&nbsp;

Myanmar&nbsp;

Nepal

Sri Lanka&nbsp;

Thailand&nbsp;

Timor-Leste&nbsp;

American countries where Indians can travel without the hassle

Bolivia&nbsp;

El Salvador

Countries in Africa offering visa-on-arrival for Indians

Botswana&nbsp;

Burundi&nbsp;

Cape Verde Islands&nbsp;

Comoro Islands&nbsp;

Ethiopia&nbsp;

Gabon&nbsp;

Guinea-Bissau&nbsp;

Madagascar&nbsp;

Mauritania&nbsp;

Mauritius

Mozambique&nbsp;

Rwanda&nbsp;

Senegal

Seychelles&nbsp;

Sierra Leone&nbsp;

Somalia&nbsp;

Tanzania&nbsp;

Togo&nbsp;

Tunisia

Uganda&nbsp;

Zimbabwe&nbsp;

The Henley Passport Index for this year was released recently in which countries all around were ranked according to the performance of their respective passports.

The Henley Passport Index for this year was released recently in which countries all around were ranked according to the performance of their respective passports. Japan topped the list with top rank for the fifth consecutive year and India ranked 85th out of 199 countries. Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan were at the lowest rankings in the Henley Passport Index. The London-based global citizenship and residence advice firm Henley & Partners issues the Henley Passport Index every year and for the year 2023, they have taken the data from International Air Transport Association (IATA) to make the list. According to Henley Passport Index 2023, Indian passports have access to travel visa-free to 59 countries. The index said, "The index includes 199 passports and 227 travel destinations, giving users the most extensive and reliable information about their global access and mobility". Each passport is scored on the total number of destinations that the holder can access visa-free, it said. As per Henley Passport power scores, only 6 per cent of the world's countries gives you access to more than 70 per cent of the global economy. And only 17 per cent of the countries grant you visa-free access to more than four-fifths of the world's 227 destinations. Henley Passport Index 2023: Top 10 most powerful passports of the world 1. Japan- visa-free score: 193 2. Singapore and South Korea- visa-free score: 192 3. Germany and Spain- visa-free score: 190 4. Finland, Italy and Luxembourg- visa-free score: 189 5. Austria, Denmark, Netherlands and Sweden- visa-free score: 188 6. France, Ireland, Portugal and the United Kingdom- visa-free score: 187 7. Belgium, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the United States- visa-free score: 186 8. Australia, Canada, Greece and Malta- visa-free score: 185 9. Hungary and Poland- visa-free score: 184 10. Lithuania and Slovakia- visa-free score: 183 Henley Passport Index 2023: Performance of Indian passport India ranked 85th in the world's most powerful passport index in 2023 and gives visa-free entry to 59 countries worldwide. Earlier in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, the country ranked at 82nd, 84th, 85th and 83rd respectively. Indian passport holders can travel visa-free to more than 50 destinations that include: Countries in Oceania with visa-on-arrival for Indians Cook Islands Fiji Marshall Islands Micronesia Niue Palau Islands Samoa Tuvalu Vanuatu Middle eastern countries offering visa-free trips to Indians Iran Jordan Oman Qatar Visa on arrival for Indians in Europe and the Caribbean Albania Barbados British Virgin Islands Dominica Grenada Haiti Jamaica Montserrat St. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad and Tobago Travel visa-free in these Asian countries Bhutan Cambodia Indonesia Laos Macao (SAR China) Maldives Myanmar Nepal Sri Lanka Thailand Timor-Leste American countries where Indians can travel without the hassle Bolivia El Salvador Countries in Africa offering visa-on-arrival for Indians Botswana Burundi Cape Verde Islands Comoro Islands Ethiopia Gabon Guinea-Bissau Madagascar Mauritania Mauritius Mozambique Rwanda Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somalia Tanzania Togo Tunisia Uganda Zimbabwe

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The Pakistani passport has been ranked as the fourth worst for international travel, according to the Henley Passport Index.

The Index, which is a ranking of all the world`s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa, placed Pakistan on the 104th position, Geo News reported.

The Henley Passport Index, which periodically measures the world`s most travel-friendly passports released its first report of the new decade.

Last year the Pakistani passport had been ranked as the fifth-worst passport to hold.

This year it slipped further in the rankings.

The Pakistani passport only ranks better than the passports of only three other countries: Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.

It shares the fourth spot with Somalia.

Pakistani passport holders still enjoy visa-free access to 32 countries.

Japan retained the top spot as the world`s most powerful passport, while Singapore took the second spot.

South Korea tied with Germany for the third spot.

European countries also performed favourably, with Finland sitting on fourth and Spain, Luxembourg and Denmark taking the fifth spot.

Sweden and France sit on sixth spot on the list.

The United States dropped two places to eighth place, sharing the spot with United Kingdom, Norway, Green and Belgium. Meanwhile, Canada ranked ninth.

The United Arab Emirates also climbed up 47 places to sit in 18th place, with a visa-free or visa-on-arrival score of 171.&nbsp;

The Pakistani passport has been ranked as the fourth worst for international travel, according to the Henley Passport Index. The Index, which is a ranking of all the world`s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa, placed Pakistan on the 104th position, Geo News reported.

The Pakistani passport has been ranked as the fourth worst for international travel, according to the Henley Passport Index. The Index, which is a ranking of all the world`s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa, placed Pakistan on the 104th position, Geo News reported. The Henley Passport Index, which periodically measures the world`s most travel-friendly passports released its first report of the new decade. Last year the Pakistani passport had been ranked as the fifth-worst passport to hold. This year it slipped further in the rankings. The Pakistani passport only ranks better than the passports of only three other countries: Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. It shares the fourth spot with Somalia. Pakistani passport holders still enjoy visa-free access to 32 countries. Japan retained the top spot as the world`s most powerful passport, while Singapore took the second spot. South Korea tied with Germany for the third spot. European countries also performed favourably, with Finland sitting on fourth and Spain, Luxembourg and Denmark taking the fifth spot. Sweden and France sit on sixth spot on the list. The United States dropped two places to eighth place, sharing the spot with United Kingdom, Norway, Green and Belgium. Meanwhile, Canada ranked ninth. The United Arab Emirates also climbed up 47 places to sit in 18th place, with a visa-free or visa-on-arrival score of 171.

Pakistan passport slips further in ranking, becomes fourth-worst for overseas travel

According to a report released by the Henley Passport Index on Wednesday, Singapore has been overtaken by Japan to have the world's most powerful passport.

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This translates into the fact that the Japanese can now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to a record 189 destinations.

Singapore now stands second giving its citizens access to 188 countries that don't require a visa beforehand.

India comes 81st on the list with 56 destinations.

South Korea, Finland, France, Italy, Spain and Sweden share the third stop while the United States and the United Kingdom were tied at number four.

Henley's previously published index, that came out in February, had both Singapore and Japan at the top with 180 destinations.

Germany stood second with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 179 destinations.

As many as 199 countries were surveyed for the index against 227 travel destinations across the globe.&nbsp;

Singapore now stands second giving its citizens access to 188 countries that don't require a visa beforehand

According to a report released by the Henley Passport Index on Wednesday, Singapore has been overtaken by Japan to have the world's most powerful passport. × This translates into the fact that the Japanese can now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to a record 189 destinations. Singapore now stands second giving its citizens access to 188 countries that don't require a visa beforehand. India comes 81st on the list with 56 destinations. South Korea, Finland, France, Italy, Spain and Sweden share the third stop while the United States and the United Kingdom were tied at number four. Henley's previously published index, that came out in February, had both Singapore and Japan at the top with 180 destinations. Germany stood second with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 179 destinations. As many as 199 countries were surveyed for the index against 227 travel destinations across the globe.

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