Wolin National Park

Wolin National Park

Infobox_protected_area | name = Wolin National Park
native_name=Woliński Park Narodowy
iucn_category = II


caption = Turkusowe Lake
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location = West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
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area = 109.37 km²
established = 1960
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governing_body = Ministry of the Environment

Wolin National Park ( _pl. Woliński Park Narodowy) is one of 23 National Parks in Poland, situated on the island of Wolin in the far north-west of the country, in West Pomeranian Voivodeship. It was established on 3 March 1960 and covers an area of convert|109.37|km2|sqmi. The Park has its headquarters in the town of Międzyzdroje.

The Park contains a number of interesting species of flora and fauna. Its attractions include the sea cliffs of Gosań and Kawcza Góra, and a wisent (European bison) sanctuary.

External links

* [http://www.wolinpn.pl/ Official website]
* [http://www.mos.gov.pl/kzpn/en/woli_gb.htm The Board of Polish National Parks]


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