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	LITHUANIAN NATIONAL PARKS
		The Dzukija National Park was designated in 1991 in the region of Varena.
		Its aim is to protect the landscape, the old villages, historical and cultural monuments, and forests of south-eastern Lithuania.
		Among the historical attractions of the Dzukija National Park, the ancient town of Merkine and the village of Liskiava are of greatest interest.
	neris.mii.lt /tourism/parks/dzukija.html (350 words)

	Dzukija National Park
		The Dzukija National Park was established on 23 April, 1991 according to the Supreme Council decree No. I-244 of the Republic of Lithuania to protect, manage and utilise the richest, naturally and culturally, territories of Dainava land.
		The principal object is to protect parficularly valuable natural and cultural complexes of Dainava land, to cherish cultural traditions of Dzukija, to spread traditional farming methods and to form conditions for cognitive tourism.
		The largest settlements of the Dzukija National Park are Merkine (1590 inhabitants), Marcinkonys (866), Panara (263) Musteika (104) and Margionys (91).
	www.wigry.win.pl /dzukija.htm (2272 words)

	Alytus Local Lore Museum
		Alytus - the largest city in the Dzukija region (Southern Lithuania) - is rightfully considered to be region’s cultural, economic, and administrative centre and is often referred to as the Capital of Dzukija”.
		Dzukija is an ethnographic region along both banks of the midway Nemunas.
		The outlines of Dzukija almost exactly match the territory of the Alytus administrative region comprising the towns of Alytus and Druskininkai, also Alytus, Lazdijai and Varena rural districts.
	www.muziejai.lt /Alytus/alytaus_krastotyros_muziejus.en.htm (1144 words)

	2001 Vol 2 No3
		This article is devoted to the of gender and age structure in the population of the emographically problematic Aukshtaitija and Dzukija national parks, with an emphasis on demographic issues related with elderly people (60 years and older).
		Analysis of the mentioned indices is based on the author's individual calculations of the population and sociological investigations in the Aukshtaitija National Park (ANP) in 1996 and Dzukija National Park (DNP) in 1998.
		Almost half of the population of ANP (48.9%) and almost one third of the population of DNP (30.2%) are represented by people of pensioner age.
	www.gerontologija.lt /en/2001nr3/2.htm (308 words)

	TRADITIONS (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dzukija, the south-eastern region of Lithuania, is the land of folk songs and singers.
		Song festivals in Dzukija every year draw hundreds of individual folk singers and ethnographic groups.
		The Dzukija people are also widely known as good weavers of traditional linen textiles, used for making Lithuanian national costumes.
	www.ktl.mii.lt /heritage/traditions.html (349 words)

	TRADITIONS
		Dzukija, the south-eastern region of Lithuania, is the land of folk songs and singers.
		Song festivals in Dzukija every year draw hundreds of individual folk singers and ethnographic groups.
		The Dzukija people are also widely known as good weavers of traditional linen textiles, used for making Lithuanian national costumes.
	neris.mii.lt /heritage/traditions.html (349 words)

	Science Fair Projects - Dzukija National Park
		Or else, you can start by choosing any of the categories below.
		Dzukija National Park - a national park in Dzukija in Lithuania established in 1991 in order to preserve the pine forests, the landscape and the villages of the region on the area of 55 thousand hectares on the banks of Neman River.
		The administrative centre of the park is in Marcinkonys and the other important town is Merkine.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Dzukija_National_Park (224 words)

	Travel \| Back to basics
		But after a couple of false starts - and, rather embarrassingly, laying a trail to show the way back "just in case" - good fortune prevailed and we came upon Zervynos, a collection of simple wooden dwellings in stunningly beautiful surroundings that is home to a farming community of around 80 people.
		Visitors who fall in love with the area may choose to use the hostel as a base for exploring the Dzukija region, but there are pleasures enough in Zervynos to justify a stay of at least a couple of days.
		And by calling ahead on the new number, you can be assured of a warm welcome at the station.
	travel.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4491422-104895,00.html (544 words)

	Incoming tour operator "Ave Vita" - Tours In Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia!
		Dzukija National Park was established in 1991 to restore, preserve and make use of the richest natural and cultural areas of the region.
		More than 30 rivers and streams flow in the park, which is the reason why Dzukija National Park is considered a river and brook park.
		On this trip not only will you see the Dzukija National Park, but you will also visit the capital of Lithuania and its surroundings.
	www.avevita.lt /en/index/tours?ID=5 (922 words)

	Alytus Local Lore Museum
		Homestead of a Peasant from Dzukija of the Beginning of the 20th Century.
		The outlines of Dzukija almost exactly match the territory of the Alytus administrative region comprising the towns of Alytus and Druskininkai, also Alytus, Lazdijai and Varena rural districts.
		The name (Dzukija) comes from a quirk of the dialect: people here often put the letter z after a consonant.
	muziejai.mch.mii.lt /Alytus/alytaus_krastotyros_muziejus.en.htm (1144 words)

	Birdwatching Trip Report from Lithuania
		So, we would concentrate our efforts in Dzukija National Park, to the South and bordering Belarus, Nemunas Delta Regional Park, in the West, and the Curonian Spit (Kursiμ Nerija) National Park which comprises the Lithuanian section of the long and narrow sandy spit that separates the Curonian lagoon from the Baltic Sea.
		We easily booked accommodation for a two-day stay in Vilnius, through www.hostelworld.com, in Ecotel, which turned to be a good idea because of very reasonable price (26 € per person/night in twin room), facilities (recently renewed, self-service breakfast, e-mail) and walking access to the city centre.
		But the boreal pine forests in Dzukija, occupying some 40,000 ha of the NP, are worth exploring for birds: about 200 species have been recorded, as informed at Park Offices in Marcinkonys.
	www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/lithuania/lithuania-2/Lithuania-aug-2007.htm (2341 words)

	The National Park of Dzūkija
		On both sides of the River Nemunas, in the land of brave, proud, kind-hearted and hospitable people, the National Park of Dzukija was founded.
		Most of their old traditions and customs have been preserved by the staunch and patient Dzukai who, since ancient times, have inhabited a vast area known by the musical name 'Dainava'.
		The forests of the National Park of Dzukija are extensive and generous.
	www.ninjutsu.lt /en/static.php?strid=1545& (306 words)

	Alytus Local Lore Museum
		Everything touched upon by a kind-hearted and diligent dzukas’ hands and various other interesting and valuable displays are fixed in finds of the Stone age, textile from Dzukija made up to the World War II.
		Exposition space extended in a huge panoramic photograph by Vytautas Stanionis is divided into a yard and a dwelling house.
		Dzukijans are characterized by their optimism and their love of songs, and are known for having preserved many ancient traditions.
	www.muziejai.lt /alytus/alytaus_krastotyros_muziejus.en.htm (1144 words)

	Alytus is the sixth biggest town in Lithuania
		In 1944, Normandy-Nemunas, the legendary French aviation squadron that fought against Nazism, was settled in Alytus.
		Alytus County is home to the Dzukija National, and the Meteliai and the Nemunas Loops Regional Parks attracting visitors by beautiful nature and landscape as well the Zuvintas Reserve inhabited by a large variety of birds.
		The residents of Dzukija are inseparable from merry communication and melodious songs.
	www.lithuanianhotels.com /site/alytus (718 words)

	Alytus County
		The County belongs to the Dzukija ethnographical region, which borders on Poland and Belarus, with the other Lithuanian counties of Vilnius, Marijampole and Kaunas.
		The National Park of Dzukija, in the Veisiejai region and the Meteliai Region parks boast charming landscapes.
		The native plains, the graceful bends of the Nemunas, the clear lakes and the sonorous speech of the Dzukija people will leave the visitor with a lasting impression of beauty.
	www.randburg.com /li/alytusco.html (359 words)

	National Park Dzukija
		The Dzukija National Park was established in 1991.
		Merkine dates back to the 14th century and is situated at the confluence of the Nemunas valley and surrounding woodland.
		A number of protected plant species are found in the park, too.
	www.balticroads.lt /en/parks/dzukija.asp (301 words)

	Dzukija National Park / National Parks / Nature / Lithuania <= Travel agency VISIT LITHUANIA
		Dzukija National Park / National Parks / Nature / Lithuania
		The park contains 12 historical, 25 archaeological, 10 architectural and 35 art monuments.
		Pinewoods, which dominate in the Dzukija National Park, abound in mushrooms and berries and have since long ago been a source of extra income for the local people.
	www.visitlithuania.net /travelportal/cgi/page.cgi?p=dzukija (408 words)

	INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC> INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
		In Dzukija, a group would have one or two fiddles, cimbolai and basetle.
		The newer groups in Aukstaitija typically have a fiddle, a Petersburg armonika, basetle, bugnas, and sometimes a clarinet or coronet.
		In Dzukija, one or two fiddles, a German or Vienna armonika, bugnelis, sometimes cimbolai and basetle; other combinations might be one or two fiddles and bugnelis; one or two fiddles and cimbolai; armonika and cimbolai; two fiddles and basetle; a fiddle, armonika and cimbolai.
	ausis.gf.vu.lt /eka/instrum/iensembl.html (419 words)

	Dzukija
		This is the reason why the old-fashioned agriculture with its associated cultural landscape has been retained.
		The integrated work at Dzukija includes work on plants, birds, the landscape and its people.
		During long walks we explore the cultural landscape as well as riparian forests and clean rivers.
	web.telia.com /~u58104198/Landskapecourse/Dzukija/Dzukija.html (60 words)

	Download Robert Golden's Savouring Europe - Lithuania (Dzukijos forest region) from BT Vision Download Store
		The Dzukija National Park is renowned for the rich variety of mushrooms, herbs and fruits that it produces.
		The region is so unspoilt that you can see horse-drawn ploughs at work in the fields and ancient cranky machines producing freshly milled buckwheat flour to provide dishes for local celebrations.
		Meat, potatoes, forest fruits, herbs and vegetables are the mainstays of the diet around the Dzukija National Park but it's the mushrooms that locals prize the most.
	www.downloadstore.bt.com /download/television/documentaries/Lithuania-Dzukijos.product (265 words)

	EUROPARC Nordic-Baltic
		They have very good cooperation with "Ažuolas" secondary school from Varena district and as result of their collaboration pupils from this school have taken part in several local and international activities.
		Children from "Ažuolas" secondary school took part in Junior Rangers' camp that was organized by administration of Dzukija National Park with support of EUROPARC Federation.
		The club "Eureka" is grateful to administration of Dzukija National Parks for arranging transport and to Mr.
	www.europarc-nb.org /?lang=en&p=2&fulltext_id=94 (458 words)

	Trakai Historical National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
		Trakai Park lies in the eastern part of the Lithuanian Republic, 25 km to the west of the capital city, Vilnius.
		Trakai Park stands in the Dzukija Upland area of the Baltic uplands at a height of 102-228 m above sea level.
		It covers an area of wooded lake land in eastern Dzukija, which is centred on the historical town of Trakai.
	whc.unesco.org /en/tentativelists/1821 (938 words)

	Tours - Biking tour in South East part of Lithuania
		The National park of Dzukija is 55040 ha area, there are many lakes and cold springwater rivers as Ula, Merkys, Spengla, etc. Fauna and flora is protected in this area.
		Marcinkonys - the “capital” of Dzukija National park.
		Zevynos - original ethnographical village of Dzukija region.
	www.mytur.lt /tours/dtour/dtour-info1.html (213 words)

	Alytus Tourism Information Centre - History of Alytus District
		The territory of Alytus region spread along the northern side of Dzukija land of the Dainava plains through the hilly highlands of Dzukija till the bends of the biggest Lithuanian Nemunas River, which splits the region in a half.
		In addition to that, the region may boast of its rich cultural heritage and splendid nature: rapid rivers, pure lakes abundant in fish, and green forests perfect for trips and recreation.
		One of the biggest lakes in Dzukija attracts lots of visitors from tourists to fishermen as it offers perfect conditions for camping, hiking and rower training.
	www.alytus-tourism.lt /index.php?id=188 (398 words)

	Annual Cycling Tour in Lithuania
		You will have the chance to visit 2 national parks - Dzukija and Trakai (the last is historical one) as well as 5 regional parks which were recently established in the last few years in the most valuable ecological areas like the Nemunas river curves or the Veisejai lake district.
		Additionally, there are planned excursions to traditional one-street villages in the Dzukija national park, historical places and buildings like the Trakai castle, meetings with local craftsmen of traditional arts like fl pottery, rock music and folk evenings with ethnographic companies around a bonfire, and nature clean up activities during the tour.
		Sleeping will be organized in tents at camp sites (mostly in national and regional parks), cooking will be on gas stoves or over open fires (where it is allowed), bicycle repair will be available by an experienced repairman (if needed).
	www.civilsoc.org /announce/lithbike.htm (553 words)

	EGEA-Tartu # Congresses
		It is a large village in the ethnographic region of Lithuania called Dzukija.
		Marcinkonys is situated in the teritorry of the National Park of Dzukija.
		All the congress price will not exceed 400 Lt (1 USD = 4 Lt), including nights in students' hostel (1), Marcinkonys hotel (3), meals in Marcinkonys, excursion fee and train Vilnius - Marcinkonys - Vilnius.
	www.egea.ee /congress/?teema=kongr&keel=eng&id=66 (281 words)

	Le français dans le monde
		L’école secondaire Dzukija d’Alytus s’est forgé au fil des années une forte tradition et réputation dans l’enseignement du français.
		L’école Dzukija propose deux types de filières bilingues, l’une commençant à partir de la seconde classe (8 ans), l’autre à partir de la neuvième classe (15 ans).
		En France, le partenaire principal de l’école Dzukija est le lycée Fourcade de Gardanne, près de Marseille.
	www.fdlm.org /fle/article/334/lituanie.php (926 words)

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