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Kwiatkowski, C. A., & Maziarz, P. (2014). The development of agritourism in a cross-border region in relation to natural and cultural values. Rehional'na ekonomika - Regional Economy, 71(1), 130-140.
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The paper presents the facts about the development of farm tourism on the cross-border area (Poland–Ukraine–Belarus) of the Leczna-Wlodawa Lake District. This area constitutes a place abounding with many natural phenomena such as: ice-marginal valley of Bug river, swamps and Sobiborski Landscape Park. The river Bug creates the landscape axis and at the same time it constitutes the ecological passageway which has an international meaning. It is worthy of note, that this area can be characterized by the coexistence of many cultures such as: Polish, Russian (Ukrainian, Belarusian), Lithuanian, Tatar and Jewish. The results of the survey carried out in this area show that many tourists are from abroad. It is a very positive forecast and it proves the fact that if the farm tourism will be developed there will be many more guests from Eastern border, especially from Ukraine and Belarus. The area is beautiful and it attracts people. This fact can contribute to the development of farm tourism in the whole cross-border area. Moreover, farm tourism has become very popular nowadays, and it is an alternative to conventional ways of spending free time.

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agritourism, border region, cultural values, natural values