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The promotion of geological heritage and geodiversity via geotourism has become popular in various regions of the world as a result of the growing demand from visitors for such kind of experience in the last two decades. Nowadays, geoparks represent the most effective tool for geotourism-related activities. In Slovakia, geoheritage and geodiversity are promoted mainly by the Slovak Geoparks Network, State Geological Institute of Dionyz Stur, management bodies of protected areas, universities and civic organizations, with the support of Slovak Government. At present, four geoparks are operated in the territory of the Slovak Republic, among which one is a member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network. Considerable support of geoheritage promotion, especially karstic, provides the Slovak Caves Administration and private subjects via showcave visits. Future promotion and sustainable use of geoheritage and geodiversity depend on the cooperation of various stakeholders, focusing on the establishment and/or operation of geoparks and other geotourism-related activities. These should be aimed, among other things, at effective geoeducation, which on one hand increases the overall awareness on geological heritage and, on the other hand, contributes to its protection and preservation for future generations.
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Štrba, Ľ., Molokáč, M. (2022). Geotourism and Geoparks—Promoting Geoheritage and Geodiversity to People. In: Lehotský, M., Boltižiar, M. (eds) Landscapes and Landforms of Slovakia. World Geomorphological Landscapes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89293-7_22
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