National parks and nature parks Flashcards
(27 cards)
How many national parks are there in Croatia?
8 (Kornati, Brijuni, Mljet, Plitvice Lakes, Krka Waterfalls, Northern Velebit, Paklenica, Risnjak)
When was Plitvice Lakes declared a national park?
1949
What is the oldest national park in Croatia?
Plitvice Lakes
What is Plitvice Lakes National Park world-famous for?
Its cascading lakes
How many lakes are there in Plitvice Lakes National Park?
16 lakes (12 upper lakes, 4 lower lakes)
What are the main attractions of Paklenica National Park?
Two canyons – Velika and Mala Paklenica, Anića Kuk rock wall
How many islands are there in Kornati National Park?
89
What is located on a small island in Mljet National Park?
A former Benedictine monastery from the 12th century.
How many islands are there in Brijuni National Park?
2 larger and 12 smaller islands.
Since when have the Brijuni Islands been inhabited?
Since ancient times, around 3000 BC.
Roški slap is located in which national park?
Krka
Visovac is located in which national park?
Krka
What is located on the island Visovac?
A Franciscan monastery
Which animal (in English) gave Risnjak its name?
The Lynx
Which is the least visited national park in Croatia?
Risnjak
What is the largest protected wetland in Croatia?
Lonjsko Polje
What are the most famous sights in Northern Velebit National Park?
Luka’s Cave (the deepest known cave in Southeast Europe), Hajdučki and Rožanski kukovi, Zavižan Botanical Garden, Premužić Trail.
Which nature park is home to the European Stork Village – Čigoč?
Lonjsko Polje Nature Park
Which protected wetland area is located in Eastern Croatia?
Kopački Rit
What is the highest peak of the Učka mountain?
Vojak (1,401m)
Vransko Lake is a cryptodepression. What does that mean?
It means that the bottom of the lake is below sea level.
Which historic and cultural landmarks are located in Medvednica Nature Park?
The Medvedgrad Fortress (13th century medieval castle) and the Altar of the Homeland.
What’s the largest natural lake in Croatia?
Vransko Lake, near Pakoštane.
Telašćica Nature Park is located on which island?
Dugi Otok in the Zadar Archipelago
