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The Google Earth satellite images below showcase four cities from different parts of the world. And in case it isn’t obvious, the first image is the not-so well-off neighborhood; the second is the wealthier one. Kinda nuts, right?

Melissa Gilkey

Nov 26, 2014

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West Oakland:

Piedmont:

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Rochinha:

Zona Sul:

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