Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "passport" over time.
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Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "passport" over time.
A passport is a formal travel document issued by a government that certifies a person's identity and nationality for international travel. A passport allows its bearer to enter and temporarily reside in a foreign country, access local aid and protection, and obtain consular assistance from their government. In addition to facilitating travel, passports are a key mechanism for border security and regulating migration; they may also serve as identity documents for various domestic purposes. Read more on Wikipedia