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Kazakhstan
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The Aral Sea in Kazakhstan has significantly decreased in size due to water diversion, impacting the fishing industry and tourism.
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Western countries
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The Aral Sea's environmental disaster and shrinkage were caused by Soviet irrigation projects and overuse of water resources, having a significant impact on Western countries' cultural awareness.
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Global
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The Aral Sea is globally recognized for its ecological disaster and shrinking water body caused by irrigation projects.
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