Wolin National Park | |
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Woliński Park Narodowy | |
IUCN Category II (National Park)
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Turquoise Lake (Polish: Jezioro Turkusowe) |
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Location | West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland |
Area | 109.37 km² |
Established | 1960 |
Governing body | Ministry of the Environment |
Wolin National Park (Polish: Woliński Park Narodowy) is one of 23 National Parks in Poland, situated on the island of Wolin in the far north-west of the country, in West Pomeranian Voivodeship. It was established on 3 March 1960 and covers an area of 109.37 square kilometres (42.23 sq mi). The Park has its headquarters in the town of Międzyzdroje.
The Park contains a number of species of flora and fauna. Its attractions include the sea cliffs of Gosań and Kawcza Góra, and a wisent (European bison) sanctuary.
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