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China's Great Wall is 'longer than previously thought' (BBC)
The Great Wall of China has been officially declared even longer than previously thought, state-run media report.
The wall measures 21,196.18km (13,170.6956 miles) long based on the latest state survey results, state-run news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday.
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The State Administration of Cultural Heritage released the results based on an archaeological survey done since 2007.
Previous estimates of the wall's length were mainly based on historical records.
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Only 8.2% of the original wall remains intact, with the rest in poor condition, according to the report.
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more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-18337039
