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is false because the images here have accompanying text which provide a coherent theme and explanation of them. If we should feel the need for more text then this will be done by further editing not by deletion. Presenting the flags of all nations in this way is standard material for an
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This gallery is indeed extremely useful as a navigational aid. Assisting navigation is one of the stated
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The nominator has nominated this before and the result was a resounding Keep. Per
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