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Curonian Spit
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Curonian Spit
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A narrow 100-kilometre-long coastal spit along the Baltic Sea, straddling Lithuania and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. A UNESCO-listed site, it is a major tourist destination for its stunning dune landscapes and birdwatching.
Overview of the Curonian Spit
A narrow 100-kilometre-long coastal spit along the Baltic Sea, straddling Lithuania and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. A UNESCO-listed site, it is a major tourist destination for its stunning dune landscapes and birdwatching.
Key facts
- Type of place: peninsula.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
- Location:
- Local time: .
- Length: 98 km (up to 3.8 km wide).
- Highest point:
- Website: whc.unesco.org/