Divjakë-Karavasta National Park, Coastal national park in Fier County, Albania
Description
This park is a coastal area along the Adriatic Sea combining different natural zones in one place. It includes wetlands, salt marshes, lagoons, and pine forests that form a complex ecosystem together.
History
Protection of this land started in the 1960s as a nature reserve. The area gained international recognition as a wetland site in 1994 and became a national park in 2007.
Culture
Local people rely on fishing and farming as part of their daily life in this region. These traditional practices shape how communities interact with the land and water around them.
Practical
The park has marked walking paths and a visitor center where you can get information and guidance. It helps to stop at the center before setting out to explore the area.
Did you know?
The lagoon here is home to a significant share of the world's population of Dalmatian pelicans, a rare water bird. This makes the site crucial for protecting this endangered species worldwide.
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