Mapping the World Essentials

Join us from Monday to Thursday for "Mapping the World Essentials": a 3-minute 30-second in-depth look at international geopolitical news.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Le dessous des cartes - L'essentiel
First Air Date	March 7, 2022
Last Air Date	June 3, 2026
Seasons	5
Episodes	103
Episode Runtime	4min
Language	French
Original Language	French
Production Countries	France
Production Companies	La Sept-Arte
Networks	ARTE

S05E108

Why do countries hold gold reserves?

Around 30 tonnes of Venezuelan gold remain frozen at the Bank of England under sanctions. Venezuelan authorities say they want to use the assets for earthquake relief and reconstruction. Beyond this case, why do many countries maintain large gold reserves, and what role do they play?

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