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+=== Blockquotes ===
+
+Blockquotes are, in terms of syntax and behavior, actually another
+type of list, started with an initial space, followed by `> `:
+
+	 > This is a quoted paragraph.
+	The paragraph continues on the next line.
+	 > Here begins a new quoted paragraph.
+
+---
+
 === Preformatted blocks ===
 
 _Preformatted blocks start with a single tab:_