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DUBROVNIK, a town, port and tourist centre of the southern Croatian coast;
population 49,278. It lies at the foot of the limestone Srd Mount (412 m),
in a valley enclosed to the south-west by the Lapad plateau and a smaller
reef with the oldest part of Dubrovnik. |
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Dubrovnik the city of a unique political and cultural history (the Dubrovnik
Republic, the Statute from 1272), of world-famous cultural heritage and
beauty (inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO) - is one of
the most attractive and famous cities of the Mediterranean. |
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Dubrovnik also offers high quality visitor opportunities. It is also the
city of hotels, of high ecological standards and tourist programs, and is
equally attractive in all seasons. Its geographical isolation is compensated
by high traffic and communication standards - especially through air traffic
and fast hydrofoil boats.
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The tourist development of Dubrovnik started before the First World War;
quite soon, the exclusiveness of its attractions made Dubrovnik a powerful
international tourist centre. |
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