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6m tourists visit Croatia in July

22 August 2008

There has been an increase in the number of tourists deciding to travel to Croatia, according to a source.

Statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism claims more than six million people visited the country in July, reports Emportal.co.yu.

This figure represents a three per cent rise on data for July 2007, while overnight stays reached 31.9 million, a six per cent increase, the website states.

Damir Bajs, tourism minister, told the source: "In line with the expectations, we will close this year with a two per cent increase in the number of arrivals and a three per cent increase in overnight stays.

The minister claimed the figures could result in a ten per cent rise in income for the nation's hotels, the website adds.

Meanwhile, Croatia's proposed entry into the European Union (EU) has today been backed by Slovakia and the Czech Republic, reports English.people.com.cn.

Czech Republic prime minister, Mirek Topolanek, has stated the issue will be "one of the priorities" when his country has EU presidency in January, the website states.

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