Abstract
The Republic of Croatia is one of the 10 most mine-contaminated countries in the world. There are almost 750,000 mines on 1,630 sq km of mine-suspected areas. About 170 sq km are actual minefields, while the rest of the area is contaminated with individual explosive ordnance. Mine-affected areas that have not been used for years, pose a huge economic problem and obstruct infrastructure development, reconstruction, and return of displaced persons to their normal lives. They also pose a significant safety problem. In particular, any activities carried out in mine-contaminated areas significantly threaten human lives and material assets. It is estimated that removing all the mines in the Republic of Croatia would cost approximately $1.473 billion (U.S.) and would require 10 years of intensive work.
Recommended Citation
Mladineo, Nenad; Knezic, Snjezana; and Gorseta, Damir
(2003)
"Hierarchic Approach to Mine Action in Croatia,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 7
:
Iss.
2
, Article 12.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol7/iss2/12
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