1. St. “Marshal Tito” № 62, 1484 Bogdanci Tel. /fax: ++389 34 222 333 www.bogdanci.gov.mk REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

2. REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA Located in the central Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe Total area 25.713,00 km2 Forest area: 1.159.600 ha Utilized agricultural land: 523.185 ha Pastures: 542.000 ha Hills and mountains 79,0 % Plains 19,1 % Natural lakes 1,9 % Population: 2.046.177 Density: 80.1/km2 Geographically the country bordering with Serbia (Kosovo) to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south and Albania to the west. The relief of the country is mostly mountainous. Although continental state, it has more than 50 lakes and sixteen mountains higher than 2,000 meters.

3. Municipality of Bogdanci The warmest town with hurricane winds Located in the south and the south east part of Republic of Macedonia Coordinates: 41°12’11’’ N 22°34’32’’ E 41°12’11’’ N 22°34’32’’ E Total area: 11,438 ha Forest area: 3.457 ha Agricultural area: 10,652 ha Climate: Mediterranean Temperature: average 14.5°C Rains: 711mm/year Winds: 7.2 m/s Sun: 307 days Population : 8.707 Density: 76.02/km2 Airport distances: Bogdanci – Skopje 144km Bogdanci – Thessaloniki 109km Bogdanci – Sofia 276km Bogdanci – Tirana 401km Municipality of Bogdanci, or the place given by God, with the suburbs Bogdanci, Gjavoto, Selemli and Stojakovo is part of the southeastern region of Republic of Macedonia. Bogdanci field, which is one of the most fertile, is influenced by the Mediterranean and continental climate. The overall agricultural coverage in the municipality is 10,652 ha. The arable land, out of which 3,199 ha are fields, 83.5 ha are orchards and 631.5 ha are vineyards, lies on plains, and the pastures lie on the hills and slopes.

4. Municipality of Bogdanci is involved in various project activities as a part of the programs of Centre for development of the South-East planning region, inter-municipal cooperation and cross-border cooperation. South-East region Municipality of Bogdanci borders with Municipality of Gevgelija to the West, with Municipality of Valandovo to the North, and with Municipality of Dojran to the East. The southern border of the municipality overlaps with the state border of Republic of Greece. Municipality of Bogdanci is a member of Centre for development of the South-East planning region, which is a promoter and instigator of the idea of European regions and European Macedonia. The Southeast planning region includes ten municipalities and their Mayors constitute the Council of Southeast planning region.

5. AGRICULTURE On the territory of Munici-pality of Bogdanci, there are several economic entities which deal in: spring gardening, stockbreeding, manufacture of shirts for the European market, milk industry, canning industry etc. Of course, most of the early spring crops are cultivated in greenhouses. Most cultivated crops are: tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, onions, paprika, melons etc. Viniculture is also very much widespread. The territory of Municipality of Bogdanci is home to a product called “Wild fig sweet”, proclaimed to be the presidium by the international nongovernmental organization for healthy food –SLOW FOOD. The sweet, like many other products, is made in an old and traditional way, following a recipe more than 400 years old. The local self-government offers exceptional benefits to the potential investors who would find their interest here such as, for instance, exemption of costs for organizing a construction land if the investor decides to build in Municipality of Bogdanci. The exemption is the following: for employing 5-20 people-25% for employing 20-50 people-50% for employing 5-20 people-25% for employing 20-50 people-50% for employing 50-100 people-75% for employing 100 and more people- 100% for employing 50-100 people-75% for employing 100 and more people- 100%

6. INDUSTRIAL ZONE CONSTRUCTION PLOTS FOR BUY - DISTRIBUTION CENTERS FOR FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES The industrial zone with construction plots intended for buy – distribution centers for fresh fruits and vegetables is located at the local road Gjavato – Stojakovo, only 200 metres from the regional road Gevgelija – Bogdanci. Free for sale are the plots GP 1 with the surface of 5828 m2, GP 2 and GP 4 with a plot of 7027 m2

7. TOURIST ZONE CONSTRUCTION PLOTS INTENDED FOR HOTEL COMPLEX NEAR LAKE PALJURCI The tourist zone intended for a hotel complex is located near lake Paljurci, at the regional road Bogdanci – Dojran at about 4 km from Bogdanci. All construction plots have an view over the artificial lake Paljurci whose banks are a great place for rest and recreation. The construction plots 1 and 4 are intended for constructing hotel complexes, plot 3 is intended for the construction of facilities for temporary accommodation, and plot 2 is intended for the Catholic church – Apostolic exarch of Macedonia. The surface of GP 1 is 5470 m2, and the surface of GP 4 is 23532 m2.

8. Natural Resources One of the biggest underground basins of high quality water is located on the territory of Municipality of Bogdanci, in the village Gjavoto, and the municipality has a specific relief which on certain places has the strongest and the most constant wind in the Republic of Macedonia because of the configuration of the land. At the moment, it is a resource which is most attractive and the creation of conditions for its usage is ongoing. It is estimated that Municipality of Bogdanci has a potential to provide about 300 megawatts of this ecological energy. The project “Wind powerhouses-Bogdanci” is being implemented, which was suggested and invested by AD ELEM – Powerhouses of Macedonia. According to this project, a new 100 GWh of pure and sustainable electric energy per annum is being estimated in the energetic sector. In terms of protection of the environment, it is estimated that the yearly savings of greenhouse gases will be 82.180 tco ₂ net.

9. TURISM Several types of tourism are developed on the territory of Municipality of Bogdanci, among which recreational, biking, paragli-ding, hunting, fishing and reli-gious tourism. Sport-shooting club MAGNUM - Bogdanci every year organizes International Grand Prix Tourna- ment in flying targets (clay pigeons). Recently begun to develop and paragliding because of specific ground for this purpose, suitable for school paragliding. Also attention attracts and bicycle paths between Bogdanci - Doyran where exists an endemic type of walnut-plane unity (Juglando Pla-tanetum orientalis) at the site Cheste Javori, than Isoetes Phrygia Hausskin, which exists only at 3 sites in Macedonia, out of which one of them is in Bogdanci, near Paljurci, and that locoweed (Astra-galus physocalus Ficher),very rare and endangered type of plant, again exists only in Paljurci on the territory of Macedonia. This region has a lot of game, which is very attractive by its composition and it offers an opportunity for further development of the hunting tourism. It attracts the attention of many hunters-tourists from across the Europe. The rich ornitofauna in the region is also very attractive for the fans of the safari tourism. The hunting club has its own repro-centre for wild boars which is located in the region Gramadi. With those facts we will come to conclusion that the environment in the Municipality of Bogdanci is ecologically clean With those facts we will come to conclusion that the environment in the Municipality of Bogdanci is ecologically clean.

10. PALJURCI Combination of natural beauty and ancient past - St. Paul, Miss Stone and Goce Delchev lived in different times, but they are brought together by this place. All of them were here at this place, they stepped on this road. - Recreation for fishermen, a place for children to play, entertainment for young, elderly people to rest. - This is a place where thousands of transit tourists pass by, the favourable geographical position makes this lake a place for rest for all random passengers. - The wonderful nature around the lake and the abundant wildlife is used by the sport hunters from the cross-border region and wider. Great place for spiritual and religious peace for your soul! On his first journey outside of Asia, the Apostle Paul resided in the area Paljurci. The journey began in 51 A.D. and ended in 54 A.D., and according to the book “Acts of the Holy Apostles”, when the Apostle Paul was in Troad, a Macedonian came to him in a dream, beging him and saying: “Cross over to Macedonia and help us!” (16.9), after which Apostle Paul came to Paljurci and preached Christianity amongst the Macedonians.

11. Total number of active jobseekers and other job seekers by Places condition on 02,28,2015 Municipality of Bogdanci No.PlacesTotalFemale Active job seekers Active job seekers - female Other job seekers Other job seekers - female 1Bogdanci2521251517010155 2Gavoto241115794 3Selemli19962137 4Stojakovo1205862315827 Total41520323411018193

12. PRESENT KEY INVESTORS AD ELEM Macedonia Electricity production Inter Globus MM Bogdanci Manufacture of bread; sweets (cakes) fresh and biscuits (cookies) Taurus Farms BogdanciGrowing fruits Breboteks Zel and Zelke BogdanciProduction of other outerwear BADZO BogdanciWholesale of fruit and vegetables GEMEKS BET BogdanciPreparing and serving drinks Noel plus StojakovoProduction of other outerwear VK Gligorov BogdanciHotels and similar accommodation Stocarstvo AD BogdanciMixed farming Agro-Lozar AD bogdanciGrowing grapes SOFIJA BogdanciOther printing FUEL TANKS CISTERNA DOOEL / DPTU Gastro ServiceHotels and similar accommodation