The Comoros does not have a strong tourist industry.

Tourist numbers

Although the Comoros has many natural resources for tourism, such as its beaches and marine environment, it does not have as strong a tourist industry as its regional competitors Réunion,

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. Its weak tourist industry is mainly because of its insecure political climate, with many political upheavals over the past three decades.Travel and Tourism in Comoros
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Tourist attractions

The main tourist attractions in the Comoros are its beaches, fishing, and mountain scenery.

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is a picturesque tourist attraction. Grand Comore has an international airport and most of the Comoros' few hotels.

References

External links

Official website of the Comoros National Tourism Office
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