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In October, thousands of migrants fled their homes in Central America and began walking towards Mexico and the U.
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S border care of it.
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Many migrants were traveling to seek asylum in the United States.
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Some in the caravan walked more than 4000 kilometers after reaching the Mexican town of Tijuana on the US border.
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Hundreds are still waiting to apply for asylum.
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In this example, a caravan is a group traveling together on a long journey.
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Historically, a caravan describes travelers through the desert or hostile areas, often for trade purposes.