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'''Tourism in Croatia''' is a well-developed industry as ] is an attractive ] destination, particularly because of its extensive coastline and well-preserved coastal Renaissance towns. In ] ] has had 10 million tourist visitors. {{fact}} '''Tourism in Croatia''' is a well-developed industry as ] is an attractive ] destination, particularly because of its extensive coastline and well-preserved coastal Renaissance towns. In ] ] attracted 10 million tourists—more than double its population.


The interior of the country, with the exception of the capital ], the erstwhile Baroque capital ] and a plethora of medieval castles, has fewer tourist attractions. Eight areas in the country have been designated ]s, and the landscape in these areas is afforded extra protection from development. The interior of the country, with the exception of the capital ], the erstwhile Baroque capital ] and a plethora of medieval castles, has fewer tourist attractions. Eight areas in the country have been designated ]s, and the landscape in these areas is afforded extra protection from development.
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* the town of ] (former capital of Croatia) * the town of ] (former capital of Croatia)

* the ] monument, a pilgrim site and a shrine of particular interest for Serbian visitors



==UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia== ==UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia==
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==Recent trends==

United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) has declared ] as the hottest new tourist destination for 2006. Earlier National Geographic Adventure had also awarded ] as The Best Destination. In ] the country was proclaimed No. 1 destination by the Lonely Planet.

Ethical Tourist, a non-governmental group from ], ], ranked ] among 13 countries in the world best suitable for the so-called «ethical tourism», saying that it deserves to be visited for its natural beauties, but also for its treatment of environment and its level of social development.

According to the German Autoclub ] which annually conducts more than 800 inspections testing the quality of the sea, Croatian Adriatic Sea is the cleanest sea in the ] and its ecological conditions have been constantly improving.


==Safety issues==

The unexploded land mines are the most serious safety issue.


Quote from the travel advice issued by the British embassy in Zagreb:
==Unexploded land mines==


:''Unexploded land mines are still a danger. Highly populated areas and major routes are now clear of mines and are safe to visit. However, isolated areas in the mountains and countryside have not all been cleared. You should therefore be careful not to stray from roads and paved areas without an experienced guide.''
The unexploded land mines are the most serious safety issue. It is often downplayed, if not agressively hidden by Croatia's tourist industry. For instance, Zdenko Micic, Croatia's minister of tourism, has vowed to remove mine warning signs , which were part of mine-awareness program, before summer because he thinks they may hurt the industry. More details and links to maps of the areas with mine risks can be found in the article ].


Quote from the ''Lonely Planet'' guide to Croatia (1999):
==Attacks on tourists from former Yugoslavia==


:''Land mines left over from the recent war in Croatia pose no threat to the average visitor but it's important to be aware that certain areas of the country are still dangerous. Although the government moved with lightning speed to remove mines from any area even remotely interesting to tourists, the former confrontation line between Croat and federal forces is still undergoing de-mining operations which will not be complete for many years.''
Hooligans in Croatia often attack cars and tourist visitors, particularly from ] and
]. Even tourist busses have been attacked by mobs.


More details and links to maps of the areas with mine risks can be found in the article ]. However, ever since the end of the war in Croatia in 1995 there have been no reports of injured tourists.


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Tourism in Croatia is a well-developed industry as Croatia is an attractive tourist destination, particularly because of its extensive coastline and well-preserved coastal Renaissance towns. In 2005 Croatia attracted 10 million tourists—more than double its population.

The interior of the country, with the exception of the capital Zagreb, the erstwhile Baroque capital Varazdin and a plethora of medieval castles, has fewer tourist attractions. Eight areas in the country have been designated national parks, and the landscape in these areas is afforded extra protection from development.

Several companies run flotillas of yachts along different stretches of the coastline, which is also popular with divers.

Some of the tourist attractions in Croatia include:


UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has included the following Croatian sites on its World Heritage List:


Recent trends

United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) has declared Croatia as the hottest new tourist destination for 2006. Earlier National Geographic Adventure had also awarded Croatia as The Best Destination. In 2005 the country was proclaimed No. 1 destination by the Lonely Planet.

Ethical Tourist, a non-governmental group from Berkeley, California, ranked Croatia among 13 countries in the world best suitable for the so-called «ethical tourism», saying that it deserves to be visited for its natural beauties, but also for its treatment of environment and its level of social development.

According to the German Autoclub ADAC which annually conducts more than 800 inspections testing the quality of the sea, Croatian Adriatic Sea is the cleanest sea in the Mediterranean and its ecological conditions have been constantly improving.


Safety issues

The unexploded land mines are the most serious safety issue.

Quote from the travel advice issued by the British embassy in Zagreb:

Unexploded land mines are still a danger. Highly populated areas and major routes are now clear of mines and are safe to visit. However, isolated areas in the mountains and countryside have not all been cleared. You should therefore be careful not to stray from roads and paved areas without an experienced guide.

Quote from the Lonely Planet guide to Croatia (1999):

Land mines left over from the recent war in Croatia pose no threat to the average visitor but it's important to be aware that certain areas of the country are still dangerous. Although the government moved with lightning speed to remove mines from any area even remotely interesting to tourists, the former confrontation line between Croat and federal forces is still undergoing de-mining operations which will not be complete for many years.

More details and links to maps of the areas with mine risks can be found in the article minefields in Croatia. However, ever since the end of the war in Croatia in 1995 there have been no reports of injured tourists.

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