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How many people were relocated to complete the three gorges dam?

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Over 1 million people were relocated to complete the Three Gorges Dam in central China.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in central China displaced over 1 million people during its construction. The dam was built to control flooding along the Yangtze, produce hydroelectric power, and increase shipping capacity. The massive reservoir created by the dam required the relocation of villages and archaeological sites, as well as farmers who were moved to less productive soils.

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