The first Lithuanian national park was projected 40 years ago. Then the importance of the park had to be proved as the word “national” sounded doubtfully for many soviet headquarters. Luckily, the idea of national parks establishment was implement. Lithuanians brought all efforts in order to establish at least one national park in all different regions of Lithuania. Nowadays there are 5 national parks all preserving natural ecosystems, typical natural and cultural heritage as well as recreating damaged complexes of Lithuanian nature and culture.
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 Aukštaitija National Park is the first national park founded in Lithuania. Aukštaitija National Park covers about 40 000 ha, there are more than 100 objects of architectural and archaeological heritage, more than 100 villages.
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 Curonian Spit National Park is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Situated between the Curonian lagoon and the Baltic sea, Curonian Spit National Park is one the most beautiful places in Lithuania.
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 Dzūkija National Park is the largest protected area in Lithuania. Dzūkija National Park covers about 56 000 ha (85% of it covered by forests), there are about 80 villages, 10 forestry districts.
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 Trakai Historical National Park is the smallest national park in Lithuania. Trakai Historical National Park is located very near the capital of Lithuania, it covers about 8 000 ha. It's the only Historical National Park in the Europe.
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 Žemaitija National park is located in the north west of Lithuania. Žemaitija National Park covers about 22 000 ha, which are divided into four zones: recreation, protection, farming and conservation.
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