Greece

Gorge of Samaria National Park

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The Samaria Gorge in the Lefka Ori (White Mountains) in the southwest of the island of Crete is one of the longest gorges in Europe. Over a length of 17 kilometres, the gorge descends from an altitude of over 1200 metres to the coast of the Libyan Sea. At the narrowest point, it is only a few metres wide lined with high vertical rock walls. Due to its isolated location, the gorge offers habitat for many endemic plants and animal species, including the Cretan goat also known as Kri-kri.

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Full Name
Gorge of Samaria National Park (ID: 5865)
Country
Greece
Status
On tentative list 2003 Site history
History of Gorge of Samaria National Park
2003: Added to Tentative List
Added to tentative list
1987: Deferred
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Type
Natural
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