Original scientific paper

On the Economic Life of Konavle in the Nineteenth Century

Šime Peričić

Abstract

It was not until the mid-nineteenth century that the economic life of Konavle (region south-east of Dubrovnik) began to gain in prominence. The construction of the irrigation and drainage system—that is, the removal of excess water, marked a turning point in Konavle’s agriculture as its main sector, preventing thus frequent floods of the River Ljuta and considerable damage to the fields and vineyards. Potatoes, cereal crops, olives and silkworm became the mainstays of agriculture in this region. Road construction contributed further to a better link with Dubrovnik and the neighbouring areas. Cavtat and Molunat served as commercial ports. Since little is known about the economy of Konavle in the nineteenth century, this article aims to highlight diverse economic aspects of the Cavtat municipality with Konavle as its part, such as demographic development, farming, fishing, industry, trade and maritime activities.

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Hrčak ID:

16206

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/16206

Publication date:

3.8.2007.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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