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Cotton has been one of Egypt's main exports for over 200 years, but between 2006 and 2016, the production of Egyptian cotton experienced a significant decline, dropping by seventy percent.  To mitigate this decline, which has harmed Egypt’s economy in the past five years, the government has put plans in place to bring back the cash crop to the forefront of world trade. Egyptian cotton plays a significant role in Egypt's economy, contributing to about 12 percent of the country's…