The cultural and natural heritage in the Western part of the Republic of Macedonia and their impact on the spatial development Cover Image

The cultural and natural heritage in the Western part of the Republic of Macedonia and their impact on the spatial development
The cultural and natural heritage in the Western part of the Republic of Macedonia and their impact on the spatial development

Author(s): Anita Todorova, Marija Ljakoska
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Business Economy / Management, Tourism, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Сдружение „Академия за иновации и устойчивост“
Keywords: spatial development; cultural and natural heritage; Western Macedonia

Summary/Abstract: The territory of Western Macedonia covers an area of 10473 km², or 40.7% of the total territory of the Republic of Macedonia. The territory includes Polog, Pelagonia and the Southwest Plan Regions. The cultural and the natural heritage in the western part exceeds the country borders, so some of them are important tourist destinations in the Balkans and Europe. The transformation of the area can be observed through the number of visitors, realized overnight stays, participation of the tourism in the national GDP and their impact on the development of linear and institutional infrastructure in this part of the country.

  • Issue Year: 2/2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 57-73
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: English