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Plitvice Lakes National Park (Croatian: Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera, pronounced [plitˈvitsɛ], colloquial Plitvice) is the oldest national park in Southeast Europe and the largest national park in Croatia.[2] The national park was founded in 1949 and is situated in the mountainous karst area of central Croatia, at the border to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The important north-south road connection, which passes through the national park area, connects the Croatian inland with the Mediterranean coastal region.
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Plitvice Lakes National Park | |
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Native name Croatian: Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera | |
Location | Lika-Senj County, Karlovac County, Croatia |
Coordinates | 44°52′50″N 15°36′58″E |
Area | 296.85 km² |
Elevation | 367 m (Korana bridge), 1279 m (Seliški vrh) |
Visitors | 946,825[1] (in 2008) |
Governing body | Javna ustanova Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera HR-53231 Plitvička jezera Tel. +385 (0)53 751 015 www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr |
Type | Natural |
Criteria | vii, viii, ix |
Designated | 1979 (3rd Session) |
Reference no. | 98 |
Europe and North America | |
Extensions | 2000 |
Endangered | 1992-1997 |
IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
Type | Natural |
Designated | 1979 |
State Party | Croatia |
Official name | Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera |
Designated | April 8, 1949 |
The protected area extends over 296,85 km². About 90 percent of this area are part of Lika-Senj County, while the remaining 10 percent are part of Karlovac County.[3] In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage register among the first natural sites worldwide.[4] Yearly, about 900,000 visitors are recorded.[5] Entrance is subject to charges. Strict regulations apply.