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          2. Government 0
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              2. Guides and Directories 1
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              4. Society and Culture 5
              5. Travel and Tourism 3
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            1. Colleges and Universities 3
          2. Government 1
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            1. Colleges and Universities 1
          2. Government 0
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          2. Government 1
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          2. Government 0
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          2. Government 0
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            1. Music 0
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