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A true miracle of nature
The Great Masurian Lakes
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The Great Masurian Lakes
We would like to present one of the most beautiful Polish regions
which has entered the last round of the contest7 Wonders of Nature
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The Great Masurian Lakes are located in the very heart of Mazury, in the
northeastern part of Poland, and comprise more than 2,000 lakes.
The largest among them are the Śniardwy Lake (113,8 km2) and the
Mamry Lake (105 km2), the longest are the Jeziorak Lake ( 27 km ), and others.
Łódź
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SUNSET BY LAKE ŚNIARDWY
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In order to keep silence, many lakes are closed to motor boats.
Some of the lakes, for example the Łukajno Lake, especially valuable as regards to nature prevention, are nature reserves.
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THE MIRROR SURFACE OF LAKE WALĄG
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DUSK
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After the storm
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Tourists can encounter here cormorants, swans, grebes, black storks, various eagles, including golden eagles, black kites, as well as wood grouse, lynx, wolf, turtle, moose, numerous bat and insect species.
The lakes are surrounded by beautiful forests, full of mushroom, especially boletus, agaric, edible fungus and other mushroom.
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SWANS ON LAKE TAŁTY
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ON TH LEFT -GREBES
ON THE RIGHT –
WHITE STORKS.
A QUARTER OF THE WORLD`S ENTIRE POPULATION OF WHITE STORKS BREED IN POLAND
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On the territory of the Great Masurian Lakes there are: bisons reserve in Wolisko, wild animal park in Kadzidłowo,
the Masurian landscape park (40 000 ha) comprising among others the Mamry and Śniardwy lakes, as well as areas of landscape protection, numerous areas of Natura
2000, and over a hundred reserves and thousands of monuments of nature.
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BISONS RESERVE IN WOLISKO
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Anglers can enjoy clear waters of Masurian lakes and rivers, abounding in various fish, mainly salmon, catfish,
and lavaret
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ANGLER ON BOAT
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AN APPETITE FOR FISH
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DAWN AT LAKE UKIEL
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Canoeists and paddlers roam numerous beautiful ducts, leading through rivers, lakes and canals. The most beautiful is the Krutynia River rally, where one
can admire untouched nature, rampant flora, and rare animals.
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KRUTYNIA RIVER
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A GOOSANDER WITH ITS OFFSPRING BY THE
KRUTYNIA RIVER SIDE
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GREY HERON
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BY A STREAM IN THE BLACKWOODS
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THE KRUTYNIA RIVER RALLY RACE
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Numerous rivers and canals connect them all into a unified system of area equalling to 500 km2.
This region constitutes a true paradise to sailors and motor boat owners, who may enjoy visiting numerous cosy ports,
such as Mikołajki, Giżycko, Sztynort, and Ruciane-Nida.
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SAILING
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The uniqueness of the Great Masurian Lakes stems from the fact, that this region especially overflows with riches of nature and culture, and at the same time is utilised as a
tourist area.
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The Swiss foundation New 7 Wonders organises a worldwide contest for 7 wonders of nature. The Great Masurian Lakes
entered this contest in category A – landscape and post-glacial forms.
In July 2009 panel of experts, leaded by the former UNESCO General Director prof. Federico Mayor, have qualified 28 the
most interesting places to the final.
The Great Masurian Lakes entered the last round. The final results will be known in November 2011, and 7 wonders will be
selected by internauts.
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