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in the late 18th century. Yet many of the early canals are no longer in active service, having been superseded by railroads and highways. The
Dnieper–Bug Canal after several enlargements still provides a convenient inland waterway. Until the 18th century there was a
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Mukhavets; some of the locks have been filled in and Brest Harbor can only be reached by vessels approaching from the east.
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