Žemaitija National Park

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Žemaitija National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Plateliai lake
Plateliai lake
Location Lithuania
Area 217.20 km²
Established 1991

Žemaitija National Park is a national park in Lithuania. It is situated on Žemaičių Highlands, 45 km from the Baltic Sea. The lakes cover more that 7% of the territory. Lake Plateliai (12.05 km², 47 m depth) is the largest lake. 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 underground R-12U nuclear missile launching silo in Plokštinė forest base
The underground R-12U nuclear missile launching silo in Plokštinė forest base


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