Where is the Curonian Spit located?

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Map showing the physical features, major cities, and national boundaries around the Baltic Sea, North Sea, and English Channel regions of northern and western Europe. The map highlights coastal countries including the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Russia, with sea depths indicated and key islands, peninsulas, and underwater trenches labeled. — Baltic Sea The Baltic Sea, the North Sea, and the English Channel.

The Curonian Spit is a narrow, dune-covered sandspit located along the Baltic Sea. It serves as a natural barrier that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the sea. Stretching approximately 60 miles (100 km) in length, the spit is situated within the territories of Lithuania and Russia.1