Iraq is actually in much better shape, in terms of infrastructure, than Afghanistan is. Much of Baghdad has been destroyed in the war, so it needs to be rebuilt—but the infrastructure needed to create roads, more hotels, and restaurants is already in place.
What other parts of the Middle East could become hot destinations?
The Middle East is vast and diverse, with 24 countries. Travelers are always looking for the new, hot place to travel. So undoubtedly Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, will be on people's radar screens at some point. Countries like Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Iran—which have been on travelers' radar screens for quite some time—will begin to see their tourist numbers rebound once people feel the Middle East has been stabilized. Before people venture to Iraq or Afghanistan, they will go to the more familiar countries.
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