9. There is a specific microclimate on the Peninsula. It is strongly influenced by the sea arounded it. Because of its unique form the whole Hel Peninsula has been the National Park since 1978. The highest dunes are Góra Szwedów(15 above the sea level) and Bocianie Gnizdo. In the waters around the Hel Peninsula there are sea fish (flounders, herrings, cods,salmons) and freshwater fish (pikes, perches). There are also lots of different animals that can be seen in the area: seals, dolphins, porpoises, sea gulls, deer, hares, boars, foxes, hegdehogs and many more. Natural Treasures of Europe
10. Żuławy Żuławy Wiślane is the alluvial delta area of the Vistula. It is only about 2 percent of the Polish area, however because of its uniqueness it is worth to pay special attention to it. Everything here is unique: the landscape, natural environment and history. Its shape is similar to inverted triangle whose top is located in a fork of Vistula and Nogat, close to Biała Góra. On the opposite side there is Mierzeja Wiślana. Natural Treasures of Europe
11. Generally, there are three parts of this region: Żuławy Gdańskie also called Żuławy Stablewskie (on the west side of Vistula), Żuławy Wielkie (between Vistula and Nogat) and Żuławy Elbląskie also called Small ones (on the east side). This territory includes about 1.700 square kilometers. More then a quarter of the region is situated below sea level. The biggest depressed areas are located near to Raczki Elbląskie (about 1.8 meters below sea level). It is also the lowest place in Poland. Natural Treasures of Europe
21. Orlowski Cliff Steep seashore Redłowska Clumps in Gdynia, located within the district Redłowo, and preferably visible from located in the immediate vicinity of the district Orlowo. Other names of this Klif in Redłowo are Cypel Orłowski or Orla Head. It is made mainly of clay glacial of moraine origin. It is over 650 m long and 600 m high. Natural Treasures of Europe
22. The Cliff is made of Igneous rocks: granitoids, porphyry, pegmatites, sjenity metamorphic rocks: gneisses, quartzites. Natural Treasures of Europe
23. On the beach there are dark-brown layer of sand, which form a cluster of heavy minerals (eg magnetite, manganese, zirconium, titanium). They are destroyed source igneous and metamorphic rocks. At the foot of the cliff there are also layers of lignite. Natural Treasures of Europe
24. However Promontory Orlowski, consists mainly of clay works. The southern part is characterized by a predominance of the cliff osypiskowych processes, and the North - landslide. Orlowski cliff is divided into two parts: dead - unaffected abrasion, having the form of vegetated landslides - extends to the port in Gdynia active - steep wall hanging towards the sea, exposed to abrasion Cliff slopes are covered by a variety of vegetation. Some landslides and steep slopes often occupied by coltsfoot. At the foot of the cliff one by one settles sea buckthorn, which is under protection. While on the slopes of the cliff there are patches of scrub with a broom prevailing miotlastym. Natural Treasures of Europe
26. Along the coastal cliff walking path leads to Sopot. Following the summit of the slope you can see the panorama of the Hel Peninsula, the port of Gdynia and the beach. The Orłowski cliff is visited by many tourist in every season. Natural Treasures of Europe
27. Słowiński National Park is visited by thousands of tourists who love beauty and flexibility of this area. It was founded in 1967. This national park is one of 23 national parks in Poland. It is situated in the central part of polish seaside in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. Natural Treasures of Europe
28. Characteristic elements of this park are lakes next to the sea, swamps, fields, mires, seaside forests and the most known element which are moving sand dunes. Symbol of the Park is Seagull. Natural Treasures of Europe
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