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Four years after Afghanistan fell to Taliban control, the Islamic country is not only welcoming tourists, it's seeing a recent travel boost .

Taliban forces captured the capital city of Kabul on Aug. 15, 2021, following the chaotic withdrawal of American troops under the Biden administration.

Deputy Minister of Tourism Qudratullah Jamal told The Associated Press (AP) recently that Afghanistan had nearly 9,000 foreign visitors last year — with 3,000 tourists in the first three months of this year.

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"Tourism brings many benefits to a country," he said. "We have considered those benefits and aim for our nation to take full advantage of them

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