Montenegro National Parks - Complete List

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Biogradska Gora is one of Europe's last remaining primeval forests and features the glacial Biogradsko Lake. The park contains diverse flora and fauna, including over 2,000 plant species and ancient trees over 500 years old. The area is characterized by pristine mountain landscapes, six glacial lakes, and virgin forest.

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Durmitor National Park is centered around the Durmitor mountain massif and the Tara River canyon. The park features 48 peaks over 2,000 meters high and 18 glacial lakes known as 'mountain eyes'. The Tara River canyon, at 1,300 meters deep, is one of the world's largest gorges and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Lovcen National Park is dominated by two imposing peaks, Štirovnik and Jezerski Vrh. The park is famous for the Njegoš Mausoleum, located at the summit of Jezerski Vrh. The area represents the meeting point of two completely different natural environments - the sea and the mainland.

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Prokletije National Park encompasses the Montenegrin part of the Prokletije mountain range, also known as the Albanian Alps. The park features dramatic limestone peaks, glacial valleys, and numerous alpine lakes. It is home to diverse wildlife including rare species like the Balkan lynx and various endemic plant species.

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Skadar Lake is the largest lake in Southern Europe and an important habitat for water birds. The park features numerous medieval monasteries, fortresses, and fishing villages along its shores. The area is particularly known for its biodiversity, with over 280 bird species and unique flora including water lilies and wetland vegetation.