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Many countries worldwide are adopting biometric technology for border control to enhance security and streamline processing. Fingerprint and facial recognition systems are becoming common, aiming to identify travellers more efficiently and combat illegal immigration, though they sometimes face challenges with accuracy and implementation.
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