With its geographic position, traffic connections and developed infrastructure, as well as with the openness and multicultural spirit of its citizens, Rijeka represents a suitable place for investment and business. Rijeka is the largest Croatian port, located at the crossroad of Central European and Adriatic and Mediterranean routes with the shortest maritime connections to end destinations. Its history is based on tradition in industrial manufacturing, the shipbuilding industry, the production of petroleum products, pharmaceutical products, the service sector and new technology application in cooperation with the academic community.