Žemaitija National Park
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Samogitia National Park or Žemaitija National Park is a national park in Lithuania. It is situated on the Samogitian Highlands, 45 km from the Baltic Sea. Lakes cover more than 7% of its territory. Lake Plateliai (12.05 km2, 47 m depth) is the largest lake in the park. The town of Plateliai, situated on the shore of the lake, is the seat of the park's administration and a popular tourist destination. The Park has Category II in the classification of the IUCN.[1]
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Žemaitija National Park | |
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Location | Lithuania |
Coordinates | 56°02′55″N 21°53′20″E |
Area | 217.54 km2 (83.99 sq mi) |
Established | 1991 |
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