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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 ] ] had 10 million tourist visitors. '''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 ] ] had 10 million tourist visitors.


] from the south]] ] from the south]]
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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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==Unexploded land mines==
==Safety issues==


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The unexploded land mines are the most serious safety issue.


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. However, since 1991, there have been 1,779 casualties reported due to landmines or unexploded ordnance (UXO), out of which 430 died. In 2005 there were 13 casualties reported out of which 4 died.
Quote from the travel advice issued by the British embassy in Zagreb:
⚫ More details and links to maps of the areas with mine risks can be found in the article ].


==Attacks on tourists from former Yugoslavia==
:''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.''


Hooligans in Croatia often attack cars and tourist visitors, particularly from ] and
Quote from the ''Lonely Planet'' guide to Croatia (1999):
]. Even tourist busses have been attacked by mobs. Near the border crossings from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia and Montenegro there are "welcome" bilboards carrying message: "This is homeland of ]". Some tourists from former Yugoslavia find such display an overt provocation.


:''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 ]. 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 had 10 million tourist visitors.


File:Dubrovnik (near), Croatia.jpg
A view of Dubrovnik from the south

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:

Unexploded land mines

File:PaziMineV.jpg
Mines warning signs, part of awareness-campagn, are to be removed by the powerful Croatian tourism industry lobby

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. However, since 1991, there have been 1,779 casualties reported due to landmines or unexploded ordnance (UXO), out of which 430 died. In 2005 there were 13 casualties reported out of which 4 died. More details and links to maps of the areas with mine risks can be found in the article minefields in Croatia.

Attacks on tourists from former Yugoslavia

Hooligans in Croatia often attack cars and tourist visitors, particularly from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia and Montenegro. Even tourist busses have been attacked by mobs. Near the border crossings from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia and Montenegro there are "welcome" bilboards carrying message: "This is homeland of Ante Gotovina". Some tourists from former Yugoslavia find such display an overt provocation.


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