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History of Nacionalni Park Sutjeska


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In Sutjeska is also the highest mountain peak in Bosnia and Herzegovina Maglić 2386 - {m} -.

Mountain Maglic is located on the border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, and can be approached from a national park, which is a major challenge for hikers, climbers and nature lovers alike. Sutjeska River for many years usijecala its way through the canyon and keep coming through the heart of this national. Its mountains, lakes, rivers, forests and wildlife are preserved among the most magnificent in Europe. These Dinarides stretch deep into the Balkan Peninsula , until Prokletija on the border with Montenegro and Albania .

The National Park "Sutjeska", in a relatively small space, concentrated a great treasure of flora and fauna. Therefore, this area was and still is very attractive to many scientists, botanists, geologists, zoologists and forestry experts. The rich flora contains over a hundred species of edible mushrooms, as well as a large number of rare, vulnerable and endangered species. Animal life is also extremely rich. The dense forests and rugged mountain, almost all living species typical of the Balkan mountain area. Was recorded 114 species of birds (2002nd year), although it is considered that there are more.From recorded 114 species, 61 nests in Sutjeska National Park, 32 species visited park every summer, while 16 species belonging to migrating through here in the fall and spring. Five species only occurs in winter in the national park. List of birds including woodpeckers and 9, which represents 90% of the family in Europe.

This rugged terrain helped the partisans in the defense of the Germans in the decisive battle of the Second World War , known by the name "Fifth enemy offensive" or Battle of Sutjeska . The Battle of Sutjeska was 1943 . It is considered one of the toughest battles of World War II in the former Yugoslavia.On this occasion the Tjentište erected a
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