Žemaitija National Park
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IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
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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.
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