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Israeli Circassian village lands among UN's top tourism picks

Israel's Circassian village of Kfar Kama is featured in this year's "Best Tourism Villages," a project of the UN World Tourism Organizaiton.
Kfar Kama

Tel Aviv — Israel’s Tourism Ministry proudly announced on Tuesday that the Circassian Kfar Kama village has been included in the United Nations' "Best Tourism Villages 2022." The 32 villages were selected by the UN World Tourism Organization to both promote tourism and safeguard rural communities and their landscapes.

The prestigious competition, now in its second year, included 130 villages in 57 countries of up to 15,000 residents, small communities where the tourism industry is often underfunded compared with urban areas, develop sustainable tourism. Entrants offered visitors a wholesome experience including historic villages, a cultivated landscape and natural and cultural diversity as well as local values and activities, including gastronomy.

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