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Myanmar has ‘a mountain to climb’ to woo 2 million tourists a year
Myanmar's junta-led government aims to attract 2 million tourists annually to gain global legitimacy, but analysts highlight significant challenges following the 2021 coup and subsequent civil unrest. Tourism has declined due to the crisis, which has resulted in over 100,000 deaths, according to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data monitor.
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