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The Rust Belt Comes to the Czech Republic

Slavkov was primarily a manufacturing town, yet now it uses high-end technology to create sustainable living.

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Sofia Chesnokova
Feb 22, 2023
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The "rust belt" is a term used to describe a region of the United States that experienced significant economic decline and population loss in the latter half of the 20th century due to the collapse of the manufacturing industry. However, the Rust Belt phenomenon is not unique to the United States, and similar trends have been observed in other parts of …

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