The Land of Masurian Lakes (or Masurian Lake District) is more than 2 thousand lakes connected by 12 canals, 8 rivers, and three locks. The lakes are surrounded by huge forests with landscaped parks and nature reserves. This is a land of unique virgin nature, an ideal place for adherents of a secluded and relaxing holiday. Fans of active sports will also have something to do here.
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The region of the Masurian Lakes is centered around the largest lake in Poland, Lake Śniardwy and Lake Mamry with their adjacent reservoirs. More than 15% of the area of this fertile region is covered with water, and another 30% is covered with forest.
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On the territory of the Masurian Lake District, there is the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park - a biosphere reserve of relict forest and habitat of the world's largest population of bison.
The largest lakes: are Snyardwy, Mamry, and Niegocin. The largest canals are the Masurian Canal and Elbląg Canal. Popular resorts: Gizycko, Mikolajki, Wegorzewo, Ryn, Pish and Ilawa.