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I go up but never come down. What am I?
I am bought by the yard but worn by the foot
I start with āeā end with āeā. I have whole countries inside me. What am I?
I open to close but I close to open. I'm surrounded by water but I'm never soaking. What am I?
I am full of holes but still hold water. What am I?
Though not a plant, has leaves. Though not a beast, has spine. Though many wouldn't need this thing, It's more valuable than wine.