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{{Short description|National park in Lithuania}}
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| name = Kuršių Nerija National Park | name = Curonian Spit National Park
| iucn_category = II | iucn_category = II
| photo = Image-Lithuania Juodkrante sand dunes.jpg | photo = Pilkosios kopos1.jpg
| photo_caption = Sand dunes in Kuršių Nerija National Park | photo_caption = Sand dunes in Curonian Spit National Park
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'''Kuršių Nerija National Park''' is one of the five ]s in ]. It was established in 1991 to protect the unique ]s of the ] and ]. '''Curonian Spit National Park''' ({{langx|lt|Kuršių nerijos nacionalinis parkas}}) is one of the five ]s in ]. It was established in 1991 to protect the unique ]s of the ] and ].


Kuršių Nerija National Park is protected by the state, under the Lithuanian law of Protected Areas. Since 1997 it is a member of ] federation. The Park has Category II in the classification of the . Curonian Spit National Park is protected by the state, under the Lithuanian law of Protected Areas. Since 1997, it is a member of ]. The park has Category II in the classification of the IUCN.<ref> ''Protected Planet''{{deadlink|date=June 2024}}</ref>

== Nagliai nature reserve ==

Nagliai nature reserve protects the Dead dunes. Dead (''Mirusios'') or Gray (''Pilkosios'') dunes are large sand hills built by strong winds, with ravines and erosions. Nagliai nature reserve offers habitat for rare plants, included in the Red Book, four villages and two old cemetery sites that are hiding under the sand. Any human activity is prohibited in the reserve except for scientific observations. The cognitive trail of Nagliai is the only place from which the reserve's objects can explore .

From 1675 to 1854, four Nagliai villages here were covered in sand.
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National park in Lithuania
Curonian Spit National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Sand dunes in Curonian Spit National Park
Map showing the location of Curonian Spit National ParkMap showing the location of Curonian Spit National ParkCuronian Spit National Park
LocationLithuania
Nearest cityNeringa
Coordinates55°28′52″N 21°05′49″E / 55.481°N 21.097°E / 55.481; 21.097
Area273.89 km (105.75 sq mi)
Established1991
Visitors0.4 million (in 2011)

Curonian Spit National Park (Lithuanian: Kuršių nerijos nacionalinis parkas) is one of the five national parks in Lithuania. It was established in 1991 to protect the unique ecosystems of the Curonian Spit and Curonian Lagoon.

Curonian Spit National Park is protected by the state, under the Lithuanian law of Protected Areas. Since 1997, it is a member of EUROPARC Federation. The park has Category II in the classification of the IUCN.

Nagliai nature reserve

Nagliai nature reserve protects the Dead dunes. Dead (Mirusios) or Gray (Pilkosios) dunes are large sand hills built by strong winds, with ravines and erosions. Nagliai nature reserve offers habitat for rare plants, included in the Red Book, four villages and two old cemetery sites that are hiding under the sand. Any human activity is prohibited in the reserve except for scientific observations. The cognitive trail of Nagliai is the only place from which the reserve's objects can explore .

From 1675 to 1854, four Nagliai villages here were covered in sand.

Red house in Nida

See also

References

  1. "Turistų srautai kelia nerimą". 15min. 22 July 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  2. Curonian Spit National Park in Lithuania Protected Planet

External links

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