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What is the largest asteroid in the Asteroid Belt?

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The largest body in the asteroid belt is Ceres, with a diameter of about 950 km. Although it has long been considered to be an asteroid, Ceres has been classified as a "dwarf planet" (along with Pluto, Makemake, Haumea, and Eris) since 24 August 2006. The issue of whether Ceres remains an asteroid was not addressed at that time.

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