In which country do cities differ in the predominant colors of buildings and houses? Detailed answer

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In which country do cities differ in the predominant colors of buildings and houses?

Some cities in Morocco are known for having been the predominant color of buildings and houses for a long time, and even new buildings are traditionally painted in this color.

For example, almost all the buildings of the country's third largest city, Marrakech, are tawny red. And the small town of Chefchaouen is especially popular with tourists because all the houses are completely or partially painted blue.

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The first tidal hydroelectric power plant was built in France near Saint Malo in Brittany. Situated at the base of the Cotentin peninsula between Dinard and St. Malo, it can convert into electricity about half of the 56 million horsepower that is driven into the English Channel along with the Atlantic tide.

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