Above: French soccer fans celebrate their nations World Cup victory.
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1 shows the entrance to the Emery mines in the mountains near Apollonas. Emery, a dark granular rock comprising corundum, magnetite and other minerals.
The miners work 500 metres below the surface. Most miners suffer from silicosis (an occupational lung disease)], and if they live long enough, are affected
by arthritic and rheumatic conditions caused by the damp inside the mines.
2 to 4 are in the village of Apollonas.
5 wear sunscreen!
6 and 7 show French supporters celebrating.
8 is the unfinished statue on the causeway going to the Portara.
9 shows a man on stilts making balloon animals for the children.
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