- The Curonian (Courish) Spit (Lithuanian: Kuršių nerija; Russian: Куршская коса) is a 98-kilometre (61 mi) long, thin, curved sand-dune spit that separates the Curonian Lagoon...
- The Curonian Spit is a unique and vulnerable, sandy and wooded cultural landscape on a coastal spit which features small Curonian lagoon settlements.
- The Curonian Spit is a popular summer holiday resort and a range of outdoor activities is available.
- The Cormorant colony is viewed ambiguously by visitors to the Curonian Spit, according to Mohylko.
- While some liken the Curonian Spit to an outdoor spa, others dub it “the Lithuanian Sahara” for its UNESCO-listed parabolic dunes.
- The territory of the Curonian Spit is entirely protected by two national parks.
- In 2000, the Curonian Spit was awarded the highest possible international recognition - it was inscribed on UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List.
- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization designated the Curonian Spit as a World Heritage site in 2000, after receiving a joint...
- After World War II, the territory of the Curonian Spit became part of the USSR. In the 80s of the XX century, a protected park complex was founded to preserve the...
- The Pardanis Dune is the main attraction in Nida, as well as on the entire Curonian Spit.
