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Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Percentage threshold of Company revenue not exceeded by any other country	23.10%	19.70%	20.40%

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