Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
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Plitvice
Lakes National Park is the oldest national park in Southeast Europe and the
largest national park in Croatia. The national park was founded in 1949 and is
situated in the mountainous karst area of central Croatia, at the border to
Bosnia and Herzegovina. The important north-south road connection, which passes
through the national park area, connects the Croatian inland with the Adriatic
coastal region. The protected area extends over 296.85 square kilometres
(73,350 acres). About 90% of this area are part of Lika-Senj County, while the
remaining 10% are part of Karlovac County. In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National
Park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage register among the first natural
sites worldwide. Each year, more than 1,200,000 visitors are recorded. Entrance
is subject to variable charges, up to 110 kuna or around $18USD per adult in
peak season. Strict regulations apply.
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