Papuk
Croatia, Požega-Slavonia
Papuk
LocationCroatia, Požega-Slavonia
RegionPožega-Slavonia
TypeNature Park
Coordinates45.5330°, 17.6500°
Established1999
Area336
Nearest CityPožega (15 km)
About Papuk
Papuk is Croatia's first UNESCO Global Geopark, featuring exceptional geological diversity with rocks spanning 400 million years of Earth's history. The nature park's highlights include ancient beech forests, the Jankovac waterfall, and Rupnica, a unique geological monument with columnar jointing resembling the Giant's Causeway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Papuk located?
Papuk is located in Požega-Slavonia, Croatia at coordinates 45.533, 17.65.
How do I get to Papuk?
To get to Papuk, the nearest city is Požega (15 km).
How large is Papuk?
Papuk covers approximately 336 square kilometers (130 square miles).
When was Papuk established?
Papuk was established in 1999.