Plitvice Lakes - Definition

Plitvice lakes

The Plitvice Lakes are a national park in Croatia, situated at 44° 22' N, 15° 26' E. The river Korana has formed 20 lakes across the limestone and chalk barriers. Between the lakes there are lots of marvellous waterfalls and cascades.

The lakes are divided in two major groups: the Upper and the Lower ones.

Larger upper lakes include:

• Prošćansko
• Ciginovac
• Okrugljak veliko
• Galovac
• Gradinsko

Bigger lower lakes are:

• Kozjak
• Milanovac

Plitvice have been on the UNESCO world heritage list since 1979.

External link

• Plitvice lakes national park (http://www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/)

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