Open AccessMountain potentials in aid of tourism
Author(s) -
M Stevan Stankovic
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
glasnik srpskog geografskog društva
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2406-078X
pISSN - 0350-3593
DOI - 10.2298/gsgd0202067s
Subject(s) - hydrosphere , tourism , recreation , biosphere , geography , atmosphere (unit) , physical geography , environmental protection , environmental resource management , environmental planning , environmental science , meteorology , ecology , archaeology , biology
Mountains are distinguished by specific characteristics according to a series of elements, occurrences, 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