Polish-Slovak borderland:  a socio-economic analysis Cover Image

Pogranicze polsko-słowackie – analiza społeczno-gospodarcza
Polish-Slovak borderland: a socio-economic analysis

Author(s): Łukasz Lewkowicz
Subject(s): Cultural Essay, Political Essay, Societal Essay
Published by: Instytut Slawistyki Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: borderland; trans-frontier cooperation; ethnic minorities; tourism

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to analyze the Polish-Slovak borderland environment in a multifaceted matter. The geographical and social aspects of this analysis were discussed in the beginning. A detailed characteristics of a demographic and ethnic structure of inhabitants settled in the region was in­cluded. Local scientific centers as well as cultural potential of the borderland were also presented there. Subsequently, the subject of economic capability of the region was described. This information regarded local industry and communication infrastructure. Careful attention was paid to dynamic development of tourism, including trans-frontier tourism. The conclusions were compiled in the form of SWOT analysis, which gave an opportunity to assess weaknesses and strengths of the region, and hence, to present the perspectives of its development.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 41
  • Page Range: 99-117
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish