The Naroch Lake area is a unique natural

treasure and the largest resort region of Belarus. Picturesque sceneries, clear lakes and rivers and healing mineral springs attract visitors from all over the world. The national park Narochansky is located in the north-west of the country and is part of the Belarusian Lake District. Naroch Lake region Naroch LakeThe Naroch Lake region is known for its natural diversity and a special landscape that was formed during the retreat of the Valdai glacier about 15,000-20,000 years ago. It was the time when famous Naroch lakes emerged. Reservoirs occupy about one-fifth of the park and represent basins of the Neman River and Western Dvina River. The rivers Stracha, Narochanka, Uzlyanka and Sviritsa are located there, too. As many as 43 lakes are situated in the national park, including 4 groups: Naroch group, Myadel group, Bolduk group and Svir group. The gems of the region are the largest Belarus’ lake Naroch (79.6km2), Myastro and Batorino. About 48% of the park is covered with pine and birch groves. Flora is marked by the variety of mosses, lichens, fungi and algae. There are more than 1,400 species of higher plants, of which 114 are listed in the Red Book of Belarus, including Belarus’ most beautiful orchid - lady's slipper. Lady's slipperFauna includes 314 species of vertebrates: European red deer, wild boar, elk, roe deer, raccoon dog, badger, marten, mink, otter, beaver, muskrat and others... Due to the abundance of ponds and marshes this place is home to 218 species of birds. Over 51 of them are listed in the Red Book of Belarus: bittern, osprey and common crane... About 35 species of fish inhabit Naroch’s lakes and rivers: pike, roach, perch, bream, crucian carp, silver bream and ruff…