Plitvice Lakes National Park
| Plitvice Lakes National Park | |
|---|---|
| Croatian: Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera pronounced [plîtʋitse] | |
The large waterfall | |
| Location | Lika-Senj County, Karlovac County, Croatia |
| Coordinates | 44°52′50″N 15°36′58″E / 44.88056°N 15.61611°E |
| Area | 296.85 km2 |
| Elevation | 367 m (Korana bridge), 1279 m (Seliški vrh) |
| Visitors | 1,492,994[1] (in 2024) |
| Governing body | Javna ustanova Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, viii, ix |
| Designated | 1979 (3rd Session) |
| Reference no. | 98 |
| Extensions | 2000 |
| Endangered | 1992–1997 |
IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
| Type | Natural |
| Designated | 1979 |
Protected Natural Value of Croatia | |
| Official name | Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera |
| Designated | April 8, 1949 |
Location of Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia | |
Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Croatia. In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, for its outstanding and picturesque series of tufa lakes, caves, and connected waterfalls.[2]
The national park was founded in 1949 and is in the mountainous karst area of central Croatia, at the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The important north–south road that passes through the national park area connects the Croatian inland with the Adriatic coastal region.
The protected area extends over 296.85 km2 (114.61 sq mi). About 90% of this area is part of Lika-Senj County, while the remaining 10% is part of Karlovac County.
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