Wolin National Park
| Wolin National Park | |
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| Woliński Park Narodowy | |
Turquoise Lake (Polish: Jezioro Turkusowe) | |
| Location | West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland |
| Coordinates | 53°56′N 14°27′E / 53.933°N 14.450°E / 53.933; 14.450 |
| Area | 109.37 km2 (42.23 sq mi) |
| Established | 1960 |
| Governing body | Ministry of the Environment |
| Website | Official website |
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. An IUCN category II protected area, 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 varied flora and fauna. Its attractions include the sea cliffs of Gosań and Kawcza Góra, and a wisent (European bison) sanctuary.
Gallery
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Logo
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Sea cliff
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Entrance to the park at Międzyzdroje beach
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Lubin-Wapnica hills
External links
- Media related to Woliński National Park at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in English)
- The Board of Polish National Parks
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