The Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Lithuania and Russia, recognized in 2000, is a narrow, 98-kilometer sand dune peninsula separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. Shaped by wind and human efforts since the 19th century, its shifting dunes, forests, and fishing villages reflect a fragile balance of nature and culture. This transnational site showcases the region’s unique ecological and historical heritage, preserving a dynamic coastal landscape across borders.

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