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Leaving war behind, Iraqis hit the ski slopes
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For many travelers, it is the first time they are seeing snow. (Shutterstock/File)
D
espite the ongoing fighting in nearby Mosul, Iraqis are traveling from all over the country to experience snow on the slopes of Korek mountain.
For many travelers, it is the first time they are seeing snow. The Korek mountaintop can be reached by cable car.
According to reports, there have been more visitors to the area this winter than in the summer. Tourism is the third largest industry for the Kurdistan region after oil and farming.
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Mount Korek in the Erbil province has become a favorite destination for many tourists from the Kurdistan region and across Iraq. The resort opened in 2013 and boasts ski slopes, restaurants and amusement park-style attractions.
But when the Islamic State (IS) captured large swathes of Iraq in 2014, business at the resort came to a standstill.
This article appeared on The Star newspaper website, which is a member of Asia News Network and a media partner of The Jakarta Post
