Refugees Bring New Life to a Village

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What is Riace?

Riace is a small village in Calabria, Italy, which was once poor and facing a decline in population.

What caused the population decline in Riace during the 1990s?

A shortage of jobs led many inhabitants, especially young people, to leave the village in search of work.

What happened to the school in Riace in the 1990s?

The only school in the village closed due to the lack of children and the village’s declining population.

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