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Sweet Delights Await: Mazandaran’s Annual Strawberry Festival Kicks Off!
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Khorasan Razavi Rakes in $4.5 Billion Annually from Booming International Tourism
Khorasan Razavi, a northeastern province in Iran, has become a major international tourism hub, generating $4.5 billion annually. Seyyed Javad Mousavi from Cultural Heritage and Tourism noted that around 50% of Iran’s international tourists, totaling 3.5 million, visit the province, with each contributing about $1,500 to the economy. Visitors primarily come from neighboring countries, including Pakistan and Afghanistan. The region is also focusing on medical tourism, generating $10 million last year. Efforts to enhance tourism include increased flights and visa facilitation for Tajikistan. Mashhad, home to the shrine of Imam Reza, remains a focal point for pilgrims and tourists.
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