The Triglav National Park (TNP)
is the only Slovenian national park. The park was named after Triglav, the
highest mountain in the heart of the park, which is also the highest summit in
Slovenia (2864 m). The origin of the name Triglav is rather uncertain. Triglav
(»three-headed«) owes its name to its characteristic shape as seen from the
south-east side or to the highest Slavic deity who was supposed to have its
throne on the top of the mountain. The mountain is a true national symbol and
is featured on the national coat of arms and the flag.
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Triglav National Park, Slovenia |
The Triglav National Park extends along the Italian border and close to the
Austrian border in the north-west of Slovenia, that is, in the south-eastern
section of the Alps. Its territory is nearly identical with that occupied by
the Eastern Julian Alps. The park covers 880 square kilometres, or 3% of the
territory of Slovenia. The Triglav National Park is among the earliest European
parks; the first protection dates back to 1924 when the Alpine Conservation
Park was founded. The principal task of the Triglav National Park Public
Institution is the protection of the park, but it also carries out specialist and
research tasks.
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Triglav National Park, Slovenia |
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Triglav National Park, Slovenia |
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Triglav National Park, Slovenia |
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