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aggtelek and slovak karst


states: [hungary] [slovakia]

category: natural

year: 1995

location: Districts of Rožnava and Spišská Nová Ves, Region of Košice (SK)

region: Europe and North America

latitude/longitude: 48.4757300000, 20.4868700000

Aggtelek And Slovak Karst

Aggtelek and Slovak Karst, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hungary and Slovakia, recognized in 1995 with an extension in 2000, is a vast karst region featuring over 1,000 caves, sinkholes, and limestone formations shaped over millions of years. Home to stunning systems like Baradla-Domica, it boasts unique stalactites and rare subterranean ecosystems. This transnational site reflects Central Europe’s geological heritage, showcasing a natural wonder of underground beauty and scientific significance across borders.

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