Livanjsko Polje

Livanjsko Polje
Livanjsko field, largest Dinaric Alps karstic plateau in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Livanjsko Polje is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Livanjsko Polje
Livanjsko Polje
Coordinates: 43°49′54.69″N 17°0′32.26″E / 43.8318583°N 17.0089611°E / 43.8318583; 17.0089611
LocationCanton 10, Bosnia and Herzegovina
RangeDinaric Alps
Part ofTropolje
Area
 • Total458.7 square kilometres (113,300 acres)
Dimensions
 • Length30km NW-SE
 • Width6km NE-SW
Surface elevation720 m (2,360 ft)
Designation
Official nameLivanjsko Polje
Designated11 April 2008
Reference no.1786[1]
RiversBistrica, Brina, Sturba, Ričina, Plovuča, Jaruga
Borders onDinara, Kamešnica, Tušnica, Cincar, Golija, Šator, Staretina, Buško Blato
TownLivno
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Livanjsko polje (lit.'Field of Livno'), located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is the largest polje (karstic field) in the world and a RAMSAR wetland site. A typical example of karst polje encircled by tall peaks and mountain ranges, the field is characterized by many unique natural phenomenons and karstic features.

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