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The nickel production is concentrated on the factories "Pedro Soto Alba" and "Ernesto Che
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The extensive mining and nickel processing has large impact on the local environment. The coastal waters and nearby land is contaminated by the pollution from mines and processing plants. The soil has a reddish tint due to the laterite soil, which has a high iron content.
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In 2022, the municipality of Moa had a population of 71,660. With a total area of 730 km (280 sq mi), it has a population density of 98/km (250/sq mi). This city has the youngest citizens in all of Cuba, and is
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