Croatia has officially been declared mine-free, having progressively reduced suspected mine zones each year for nearly three decades. Overall, approximately 107,000 landmines and around 470,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance have been identified and safely neutralized.
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Croatia is formally declared mine-free after 30 years

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Croatia has officially been declared mine-free, having progressively reduced suspected mine zones each year for nearly three decades. Overall, approximately 107,000 landmines and around 470,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance have been identified and safely neutralized.

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