What places look safe but very dangerous?

It is the country with the largest number of tourists in Europe (from1840,000 to 4.2 million per year, exceeding 4: 1). It is famous for its natural and architectural wonders. Whether it's a leisurely sunbathing holiday or a cultural tour you are looking for, you can find what you need here. However, this is an extremely dangerous land. I am talking about Croatia.

This has nothing to do with political stability, dangerous animals, land driving, air pollution or crime. If we follow these standards, Croatia is very safe. This is a deadly thing: a minefield.

There are more than 65,438+02,000 such signs throughout Croatia.

During the Croatian War of Independence 199 1- 1995, the warring parties put them in the forest, although a quarter of them were on agricultural land, which made it impossible to exploit a large area of land. Close to inland counties and tourist hotspots (such as zadar and? Ibenik) has found mines, only a few steps away from the coast.

So far, mines in Croatia have caused about 500 deaths and 65,438+0,500 injuries. In the past ten years, the annual death toll has dropped below 10. In addition, they pose a great threat to immigrants who come to Europe on foot. After Hungary closed its border with Serbia, they were allowed to cross Croatia, so they were advised to stay on the road and avoid crossing the fields at all costs.

Of course, the Croatian government has not ignored this issue. Since 1998, the cost of demining has exceeded 450 million euros. As of 20 19, the original 1, 174 minefield only has 35 1 km2, and it is estimated that 3 1 1,000 mines have not been cleared. By the mid-2020s, the country should be completely mine-free. ?

Don't let the presence of mines stop your plan to visit Croatia. Pay attention to the signal, avoid walking in nature without a guide, and enjoy the miracle provided by Croatia, just like when I traveled last year. My trip also includes neighboring Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the mine problem is considered to be the most serious problem in the world.

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