Workforce and location
Area (km2)
Number of
companies
(2016)
Population
(1.1.2017)
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(1.1.2017)
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employment
(October 2017)
Registered
unemployed persons
(December 2017)
Average
monthly wage
(October 2017)
The Kolpa River Valley (Pokolpje in Slovene) is situated in the southeast of Slovenia on the border with Croatia. It is distinguished by the area those two countries share along the Kolpa River. It is considered one of the best preserved natural areas of both Slovenia and Central Europe. It is a wine-growing region, full of karst features and woodlands, and a high level of biodiversity. Throughout the history, the region was inhabited by various ethnic groups who weaved a culture of high work ethics and hospitality. The Kolpa River Valley comprises seven municipalities: Črnomelj, Kočevje, Kostel, Loški Potok, Metlika, Osilnica and Semič.
The Pokolpje region enjoys a strategic location close to major European markets, as well as international airports and major ports that serve Central and Eastern Europe. The region is well-connected to regional administrative, trade and industrial centres.
| Time | 1-2 hours | 2-3 hours | 3-4 hours | 5-6 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destination | Ljubljana - international airport Zagreb - international airport Rijeka - port and international airport |
Koper - port Trieste - port |
Graz Venice |
Vienna Budapest Munchen |
Activities of companies in Pokolpje
What to invest in
Major business parks
- Size: 115.1ha
- Occupancy rate: 49 %
- Possibility of expansion: Yes
Other zones in the municipality: Adlešiči, Belokranjska cesta, Danofoss Belt, Majer, Otovec, Ručetna vas, Stari trg ob Kolpi, Vinica, Vražji kamen.
More »- Size: 17.5ha
- Occupancy rate: 55%
- Possibility of expansion: Yes
Other zones in the municipality: Bereča vas, Beti, Mestni log, Novoteks, Gradac, Komet.
More »- Size: 19.74 ha
- Occupancy rate: 0%
- Possibility of expansion: N/A
- Size: 7.16ha
- Occupancy rate: 11.20ha of the area is available for development
- Possibility of expansion: Yes: 4.9ha
- Size: 1.9ha
- Occupancy rate: 57.89% or 1.1ha
- Possibility of expansion: No
If you would like to publish information about vacant business premises, complete the forms below and send them to:
barbara.vranicar@ric-belakrajina.si or vesna.fabina@ric-belakrajina.si or tomaz.lovsin@rc-kocevjeribnica.si
Form: Registration of vacant business premises (document size: 243KB)
Consent to the publication of business premises (document size: 316KB)
Where to invest
Predominant economic activities in the Pokolpje region.
Companies
Pokolpje is characterised by traditional woodworking and metalworking activities, but also industries such as textile, chemicals, machinery and electromechanical. The development of tourism is on the rise. The workforce is distinguished by a culture of commitment to work, dependability and company loyalty.
Assistance and support
“An effective and friendly business environment”
The Bela krajina Development Information Centre (RIC Bela krajina) and the Kočevje Ribnica Development Centre (Razvojni center Kočevje Ribnica, d.o.o.) provide all necessary information regarding investment opportunities in the Pokolpje region to potential investors. In addition to information about the region’s investment and development opportunities, the two aforementioned institutions also provide free business counselling to investors regarding all aspects of an investment and organise visits to locations that include participation of local authorities, business partners and other consultants.
As part of your investment, we provide the following support and information:
- Information on investment and development opportunities in the region
- Information on the business environment
- Organisation of visits to locations that include participation of local authorities
- Organisation of meetings with business partners and consultants
- Efforts to improve conditions for potential foreign investors
- Organisation of working groups for the needs of investment projects to ensure the best possible cooperation in the environment