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Pisz Forest
Puszcza Piska Forest or the Pisz Forest (german: Johannisburger Heide) is the largest forest complex of the Masuria region in northern Poland, adjacent to the Masurian Landscape Park, and the Masurian Lowlands. Formerly known as the Jańsborska wilderness, Puszcza Piska bears the name of the Pisa river bordering the Forest along its west bank. The Pisz Forest consists of a unique combination of coniferous trees, lakes and rivers. Its total area is 100,000 ha. It covers the communes of Mikołajki, Mrągowo, Piecki, Sorkwity, Biskupiec, Biała Piska, Orzysz, Pisz, Ruciane-Nida, Dźwierzuty, Rozogi, Szczytno, Świętajno, Kolno, Turośl and Łyse. Within its borders are a number of lakes, designated as nature reserves. Among them: Bełdany, Nidzkie, Jegocin, Warnołty nature reserve, Mokre, and the largest lake in Poland called Śniardwy. Two principal rivers flow through the area – Krutynia and Pisa, as well as many smaller tributaries and streams. Flora The sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krutynia
Krutynia is a river of Masurian Lake District in Poland. It discharges into the lake Bełdany, which is connected with Lake Roś through several canals and lakes. Roś is drained by the river Pisa. The Krutynia is one of the most famous waterways, repeatedly referred to the "most beautiful canoe trail in Europe". Current of the river, with numerous bends, is actually slow. Width of the river reaches 30–40 meters and depth is from 1,5-2,5 to 3–7 meters. The Krutynia flows through the landscape-water-forest reserve, in two municipalities terrain: Mikołajki and Ruciane-Nida. Canoe trail runs from the Mokre Lake, through Puszcza Piska and Masurian Landscape Park. Most famous part of canoe trail begins in Sorkwity and ends in Ruciane-Nida. In the river are: * ''Nuphar lutea'' * ''Nymphaea alba'' * ''Stratiotes aloides ''Stratiotes aloides'', commonly known as water soldiers or water pineapple, is a submerged aquatic plant native to Europe and northwestern Asia. In B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Orzysz
__NOTOC__ Gmina Orzysz is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Pisz County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. Its seat is the town of Orzysz, which lies approximately north-east of Pisz and east of the regional capital Olsztyn. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 9,567 (out of which the population of Orzysz amounts to 5,804, and the population of the rural part of the gmina is 3,763). The gmina contains part of the protected area called Masurian Landscape Park. Villages Apart from the town of Orzysz, Gmina Orzysz contains the villages and settlements of Aleksandrowo, Chmielewo, Cierzpięty, Czarne, Dąbrówka, Drozdowo, Dziubiele, Dziubiele Małe, Gaudynki, Golec, Góra, Górki, Gorzekały, Grądy, Grądy Podmiejskie, Grzegorze, Kamieńskie, Kępa, Klusy, Leśniczówka Koźle, Matyszczyki, Mikosze, Mikosze-Osada, Nowa Wieś, Nowe Guty, Odoje, Ogródek, Okartowo, Okartowo-Przystanek, Okartowo-Tartak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birch
A birch is a thin-leaved deciduous hardwood tree of the genus ''Betula'' (), in the family Betulaceae, which also includes alders, hazels, and hornbeams. It is closely related to the beech-oak family Fagaceae. The genus ''Betula'' contains 30 to 60 known taxa of which 11 are on the IUCN 2011 Red List of Threatened Species. They are a typically rather short-lived pioneer species widespread in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in northern areas of temperate climates and in boreal climates. Description Birch species are generally small to medium-sized trees or shrubs, mostly of northern temperate and boreal climates. The simple leaves are alternate, singly or doubly serrate, feather-veined, petiolate and stipulate. They often appear in pairs, but these pairs are really borne on spur-like, two-leaved, lateral branchlets. The fruit is a small samara, although the wings may be obscure in some species. They differ from the alders (''Alnus'', another genus in the family) in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masurian Lake District
The Masurian Lake District or Masurian Lakeland ( pl, Pojezierze Mazurskie; german: Masurische Seenplatte) is a lake district in northeastern Poland within the geographical region of Masuria, in the past inhabited by Masurians who spoke the Masurian dialect. It contains more than 2,000 lakes. The district had been elected as one of the 28 finalists of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The Lakeland extends roughly 290 km (180 mi) eastwards from the lower Vistula to the Poland–Russia border, and occupies an area of roughly . Administratively, the Lake District lies within the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. Small parts of the district lie within the Masovian Voivodeship, Masovian and Podlaskie Voivodeships. The lakes are well connected by rivers and canals, forming an extensive system of waterways. The 18th-century Masurian Canal links this system to the Baltic Sea. The whole area is a prime tourist destination, frequented by boating enthusiasts, canoeists, anglers, hikers, bik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tributary
A tributary, or affluent, is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or main stem (or parent) river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. Tributaries and the main stem river drain the surrounding drainage basin of its surface water and groundwater, leading the water out into an ocean. The Irtysh is a chief tributary of the Ob river and is also the longest tributary river in the world with a length of . The Madeira River is the largest tributary river by volume in the world with an average discharge of . A confluence, where two or more bodies of water meet, usually refers to the joining of tributaries. The opposite to a tributary is a distributary, a river or stream that branches off from and flows away from the main stream. PhysicalGeography.net, Michael Pidwirny & S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Śniardwy
Śniardwy () is a lake in the Masurian Lake District of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland. At , Śniardwy is the largest lake in Poland. It was also the largest lake in Prussia, when Warmia-Masuria was under German rule. It is long and wide. The maximum depth is 23 metres (75 feet). There are eight islands on the Śniardwy lake. Geography Śniardwy was formed by retreating ice sheet and draining floodwaters occurring as the result of ice calving ahead of the receding glacier. Among the eight islands are: Szeroki Ostrów, Czarci Ostrów, Wyspa Pajęcza, Wyspa Kaczor and others. Surrounding settlements include Popielno, Głodowo, Niedźwiedzi Róg, Okartowo, Nowe Guty, Zdęgowo and Łuknajno. Among the many inlets, two are named as separate lakes: Warnołty and Seksty. Śniardwy connects with the following lakes: Tuchlin, Łuknajno, Mikołajskie, Roś, Białoławki and Tyrkło. It is surrounded by the system of canals known as Kanały Mazurskie (Masurian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Łyse
__NOTOC__ Gmina Łyse is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Ostrołęka County, Masovian Voivodeship, in east-central Poland. Its seat is the village of Łyse, which lies approximately 31 kilometres (19 mi) north of Ostrołęka and 132 km (82 mi) north-east of Warsaw. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 7,908 (8,394 in 2011). Villages Gmina Łyse contains the villages and settlements of Antonia, Baba, Dawia, Dęby, Dudy Puszczańskie, Grądzkie, Klenkor, Łączki, Lipniki, Łyse, Piątkowizna, Plewki, Pupkowizna, Serafin, Szafranki, Tartak, Tyczek, Warmiak, Wejdo, Wyżega, Zalas and Złota Góra. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Łyse is bordered by the gminas of Kadzidło, Myszyniec, Pisz, Rozogi, Turośl and Zbójna. References Polish official population figures 2006 {{DEFAULTSORT:Gmina Lyse Lyse Lyse may refer to: * Lyse Abbey, a former Cistercian abbey in Norway * Lyse, an alternative name of Lysebo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Turośl
__NOTOC__ Gmina Turośl is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Kolno County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland. Its seat is the village of Turośl, which lies approximately west of Kolno and west of the regional capital Białystok. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2014 its total population is 5,910. Villages Gmina Turośl contains the villages and settlements of Adamusy, Charubin, Charubiny, Cieciory, Cieloszka, Dudy Nadrzeczne, Krusza, Ksebki, Łacha, Leman, Nowa Ruda, Popiołki, Potasie, Ptaki, Pudełko, Pupki, Samule, Szablaki, Trzcińskie, Turośl, Wanacja and Zimna. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Turośl is bordered by the gminas of Kolno, Łyse, Pisz and Zbójna Zbójna is a village in Łomża County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Zbójna. It lies approximately north-west of Łomża and west of the regional capital Bia .... Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Kolno, Podlaskie Voivodeship
__NOTOC__ Gmina Kolno is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Kolno County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland. Its seat is the town of Kolno, although the town is not part of the territory of the gmina. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 8,787 (8,884 in 2011). Villages Gmina Kolno contains the villages and settlements of Bialiki, Borkowo, Brzózki, Brzozowo, Czernice, Czerwone, Danowo, Filipki Duże, Filipki Małe, Gietki, Glinki, Górskie, Górszczyzna, Gromadzyn-Wykno, Janowo, Kiełcze-Kopki, Kolimagi, Kossaki, Kowalewo, Koziki-Olszyny, Kozioł, Kumelsk, Lachowo, Łosewo, Niksowizna, Obiedzino, Okurowo, Pachuczyn, Rupin, Rydzewo-Świątki, Stare Kiełcze, Stary Gromadzyn, Truszki-Kucze, Truszki-Patory, Truszki-Zalesie, Tyszki-Łabno, Tyszki-Wądołowo, Waszki, Wincenta, Wścieklice, Wszebory, Wykowo, Zabiele, Zakaleń, Zaskrodzie and Żebry. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Kolno is b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Świętajno, Szczytno County
__NOTOC__ Gmina Świętajno is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Szczytno County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. Its seat is the village of Świętajno, which lies approximately east of Szczytno and south-east of the regional capital Olsztyn. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 5,879. The gmina contains part of the protected area called Masurian Landscape Park. Villages Gmina Świętajno contains the villages and settlements of Biały Grunt, Brzózki, Bystrz, Chajdyce, Chochół, Cis, Długi Borek, Jerominy, Jerutki, Jeruty, Kierwik, Koczek, Kolonia, Konrady, Łąck Mały, Łąck Wielki, Myszadło, Niedźwiedzica, Nowe Czajki, Piasutno, Połom, Powałczyn, Racibórz, Spychówko, Spychowo, Spychowski Piec, Stare Czajki, Świętajno, Szklarnia and Zielone. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Świętajno is bordered by the gminas of Dźwierzuty, Piecki, Rozogi, Ruciane-Nida Ruciane-Nida is a town i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Szczytno
__NOTOC__ Gmina Szczytno is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Szczytno County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. Its seat is the town of Szczytno, although the town is not part of the territory of the gmina. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 10,454. Villages Gmina Szczytno contains the villages and settlements of Czarkowy Grąd, Dębówko, Gawrzyjałki, Jęcznik, Kamionek, Kaspry, Kobyłocha, Korpele, Lemany, Leśny Dwór, Lipowa Góra Wschodnia, Lipowa Góra Zachodnia, Lipowiec, Lipowiec Mały, Małdaniec, Marksewo, Niedźwiedzie, Nowe Dłutówko, Nowe Gizewo, Nowiny, Ochódno, Olszyny, Piece, Piecuchy, Płozy, Prusowy Borek, Puzary, Romany, Rudka, Sasek Mały, Sasek Wielki, Sędańsk, Siódmak, Stare Kiejkuty, Szczycionek, Szymany, Trelkówko, Trelkowo, Ulążki, Wałpusz, Wały, Wawrochy, Wólka Szczycieńska and Zielonka. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Szczytno is bordered by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Rozogi
__NOTOC__ Gmina Rozogi is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Szczytno County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. Its seat is the village of Rozogi, which lies approximately east of Szczytno and east of the regional capital Olsztyn. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 5,643. Villages Gmina Rozogi contains the villages and settlements of Antonia, Borki Rozowskie, Dąbrowy, Faryny, Kiełbasy, Kilimany, Klon, Kokoszki, Kowalik, Księży Lasek, Kwiatuszki Wielkie, Lipniak, Łuka, Nowy Suchoros, Orzeszki, Radostowo, Rozogi, Spaliny Małe, Spaliny Wielkie, Wilamowo, Wujaki, Wysoki Grąd, Występ and Zawojki. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Rozogi is bordered by the gminas of Czarnia, Łyse, Myszyniec, Pisz Pisz (pronounced , previously also ''Jańsbork'', german: Johannisburg) is a historic town in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in northern Poland, with a population of 19,466 (2016). It is the seat of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
