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Потенцијали планина у функцији туризма
Mountain potentials in aid of tourism

Author(s): Stevan M. Stanković
Subject(s): Physical Geopgraphy, Applied Geography, Economic development, Tourism
Published by: Српско географско друштво
Keywords: Tourist valorization; mountain; Serbia; economic effects; protection of mountains;

Summary/Abstract: Mountains are distinguished by specific characteristics according to a series of elements, occurences, processes, shapes, significance for human society and influence on the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. In the world as well as in this country, many mountain tourist regions have become affirmed, with developed winter, summer and whole year tourism. They have important recreational, health, sport-manifestation and cultural- manifestation significance. The best economic effects based on the development of mountain tourism are accomplished where mountains are appropriately evaluated. This must be truly expressed in the year 2002, which has been named the year for protection of mountains.

  • Issue Year: 82/2002
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 67-86
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Serbian