Žemaitija National Park, also known as Samogitia National Park, lies on the Samogitian Upland in Lithuania, 45 kilometers from the Baltic Sea. Lakes cover more than 7 percent of its territory, the largest being Lake Plateliai, which reaches a depth of 47 meters. The town of Plateliai on its shore is the seat of the park administration and a popular tourist destination. The park is classified IUCN Category II.
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1. Žemaitija National Park (Wikipedia)
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Samogitia National Park or Žemaitija National Park is a national park in Lithuania.
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Žemaitija National Park, also known as Samogitia National Park, lies on the Samogitian Upland in Lithuania, 45 kilometers from the Baltic Sea.
View the Source2. Zemaitija National Park (Wikidata)
Wikimedia Foundation- Wikidata P31 (instance of) = Q46169
Wikidata item Q268533
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- Part Of: Lithuania, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)
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