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Steep tourism drop expected for France

Friday, 22 July 2016 2:24 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 22 July 2016 2:24 AM ]

This picture taken on July 15, 2016 shows sailing boats in the Arcachon basin from the top of the renovated lighthouse in Cap-Ferret, southwestern France. AFP

Ramin Mazaheri

Press TV, Paris

France is still reeling from the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Nice. The violence has caused a steep drop in the number of foreign visitors to the country. Officials say the newly-extended state of emergency is expected to deal a major blow to tourism which is one of the country’s main sources of revenue. Press T-V’s Ramin Mazaheri has more from Paris.

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