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ANZAC Pilgrims

Each year thousands of Australians and New Zealanders descend on Canakkale in Turkey on their way to Gallipoli. Since 1990 the number of visitors has increased as a new generation discover the Anzac legend. Tour companies and souvenir sellers have benefited from this growth of visitors to Anzac Cove. Attending the dawn service at Gallipoli is now a key event on the backpacker trail.

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