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Plitvička Lakes National Park

national park, Croatia
Also known as: Plitvice Lakes National Park
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Plitvička Lakes National Park is a nature reserve in western Croatia featuring a chain of 16 lakes connected by numerous waterfalls. The lakes, which span 5 miles (8 km), are fed by mountain streams and flow from higher to lower elevations, culminating in the largest lake, Lake Kozjak. The most spectacular waterfalls, such as Plitvice and Sastavci, are particularly impressive during the spring snowmelt. The park is recognized as a World Heritage site.

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