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Heligoland, islands in the North Sea

April 8, 2023

Heligoland, a small archipelago that belongs to Germany, is located some 70 kilometers (43 miles) out in the North Sea. The main island is made of unusual red sandstone. DW's Lukas Stege went exploring.

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