Žemaitija National Park
Žemaitija National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
![]() Plateliai lake | |
Location | Lithuania |
Coordinates | 56°02′38″N 21°53′20″E / 56.044°N 21.889°ECoordinates: 56°02′38″N 21°53′20″E / 56.044°N 21.889°E |
Area | 217.20 km2 (83.86 sq mi) |
Established | 1991 |
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. The town of Plateliai, situated on the shore of the lake, is the seat of the park's administration and a popular tourist destination.
See also
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The underground R-12U nuclear missile launching silo in Plokštinė base
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