Seven wonders of pomerania comenius project

Seven wonders of
Pomerania
Natural Treasures of Europe

Table of contents
• Wieżyca (mountain)
• Hel (peninsula)
• Żuławy
• The Baltic Sea
• Orłowski Cliff
• Słowiński National Park
• Oliwski National Park

The highest hill in
Pomerania, with 329
meters of height. The
tip is overgrown by
beeches and has its
own tower called John
Paul II Tower.
Wieżyca (mountain)

There are ski slopes and a ski lift.

The top of Wieżyca with some of its slopes
has been a nature reserve called"Szczyt
Wieżyca" since 1962, it is the area of 33,6 ha.

One of the hills…

Hel Peninsula
That long sand bar peninsula is located by The
Baltic Sea. It is about 34 km long, width
ranges from 150m in the narrowest part, to
3km at the tip. The area is 160 km2
.The coast
from open seaside is smooth, while from the
bayside is jagged.

There is a specific microclimate on the Peninsula. It is
strongly influenced by the sea arounded it. Because of its
unique form the whole Hel Peninsula has been the
National Park since 1978. The highest dunes are Góra
Szwedów(15 above the sea level) and Bocianie Gnizdo.
In the waters around the Hel Peninsula there are sea fish
(flounders, herrings, cods,salmons) and freshwater fish
(pikes, perches). There are also lots of different animals
that can be seen in the area: seals, dolphins, porpoises,
sea gulls, deer, hares, boars, foxes, hegdehogs and many
more.

Żuławy
Żuławy Wiślane is the alluvial delta area of the Vistula. It is only about 2 percent
of the Polish area, however because of its uniqueness it is worth to pay special
attention to it. Everything here is unique: the landscape, natural environment and
history.
Its shape is similar to inverted triangle whose top is located in a fork of Vistula
and Nogat, close to Biała Góra. On the opposite side there is Mierzeja Wiślana.

Generally, there are three parts of this region: Żuławy Gdańskie also
called Żuławy Stablewskie (on the west side of Vistula), Żuławy Wielkie
(between Vistula and Nogat) and Żuławy Elbląskie also called Small ones (on
the east side). This territory includes about 1.700 square kilometers. More then
a quarter of the region is situated below sea level. The biggest depressed areas
are located near to Raczki Elbląskie (about 1.8 meters below sea level). It is
also the lowest place in Poland.

Until now, there are differences in determining the meaning of the word
‘Żuławy’. Some researchers claim that it is connected to the Prussian word
‘sulava’ which precisely means ‘an island’. However the others assure that
its origin is associated with Polish noun ‘żuł’ which is nowadays translated
as ‘forest mud’. Both agree that water is an element which was necessary to
create delta of the Vistula.

Delta began arising about six thousand years ago. The water of Vistula and many smaller rivers
carrying its mud and sand, put them into former bay. Therefore famous soils of this area were
created. Natural processes that led to the formation of the delta, also decided of the characteristic
shape of the surface.

The Baltic Sea

General information:
• Location Europe
• Max length 1,600 km (990 mi)
• Max width 193 km (120 mi)
• Surface area 377,000 km2
• Average depth 55 m (180 ft)
• Water volume20,000 km3
• The Baltic Sea is the second largest
brackish water basin in the world in
terms of water volume.
• The water is mixture of ocean water
and fresh water brought by
numerous rivers.

Life in the Baltic Sea
• The Baltic is a young sea in geological terms,
with relatively few species. Freshwater
species live in its brackish waters alongside
truly marine species more associated with
saltwater conditions. All of the species in the
Baltic have adapted to cope with its cold
winter temperatures. Though few species may
be present, the certain species can be
extremely abundant in numerical terms.

Harmul substances
• Harmful substances deriving from human activity reach the
Baltic Sea from many different sources. Oil spills release large
amounts of hydrocarbons into the sea. Radioactive fallout
reaches the Baltic either airborne or carried by sea currents.
• Heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and mercury are directly
harmful to the environment.Harmful substances also
accumulate in organisms. We should remember to care about
our environment, because it can rebound upon us someday.

Beaches and coast dunes.

Important spieces living in Bay of Gdańsk
• Seal
• Herring
• Propoise
• Sprat
• Cod
• Salmon
• Sturgeon

Orlowski Cliff
Steep seashore Redłowska Clumps in Gdynia, located within the district
Redłowo, and preferably visible from located in the immediate vicinity of the
district Orlowo. Other names of this Klif in Redłowo are Cypel Orłowski or Orla
Head.
It is made mainly of clay glacial of moraine origin. It is over 650 m long and 600
m high.

The Cliff is made of
Igneous rocks:
granitoids, porphyry,
pegmatites, sjenity
metamorphic rocks:
gneisses, quartzites.

On the beach there are dark-brown layer of sand, which form a
cluster of heavy minerals (eg magnetite, manganese, zirconium,
titanium). They are destroyed source igneous and metamorphic
rocks. At the foot of the cliff there are also layers of lignite.

However Promontory Orlowski, consists mainly of clay works.
The southern part is characterized by a predominance of the
cliff osypiskowych processes, and the North - landslide.
Orlowski cliff is divided into two parts:
dead - unaffected abrasion, having the form of vegetated
landslides - extends to the port in Gdynia
active - steep wall hanging towards the sea, exposed to
abrasion
Cliff slopes are covered by a variety of vegetation. Some
landslides and steep slopes often occupied by coltsfoot. At the
foot of the cliff one by one settles sea buckthorn, which is
under protection. While on the slopes of the cliff there are
patches of scrub with a broom prevailing miotlastym.

Along the coastal cliff
walking path leads to
Sopot. Following the
summit of the slope
you can see the
panorama of the Hel
Peninsula, the port of
Gdynia and the beach.
The Orłowski cliff is
visited by many tourist
in every season.

Słowiński National Park
is visited by thousands of tourists who love beauty and
flexibility of this area. It was founded in 1967. This national
park is one of 23 national parks in Poland. It is situated in the
central part of polish seaside in the Pomeranian Voivodeship.

Characteristic elements of this park are lakes next to the sea,
swamps, fields, mires, seaside forests and the most known
element which are moving sand dunes. Symbol of the Park is
Seagull.

Worth visiting places in Słowiński
Nationoal Park:
• Moving sand dunes with
the highest - Mount
Łącka (42 meters above
sea level, speed of
moving- 3,5-10 m/year)
• Lighthouse Czołpino and
the nature path Lantern
• Saint Mount od Kashubs
– Rowokół with sight
seeing tower
• Museum of Słowinian
Villages in Kluki

Oliwski National Park
It is the last of town
parks, which survive to
our Times. Park Oliwski
is an oasis of beauty and
silence in noisy district
of city. If you’re looking
for a great place to relax
and purifacation of spirit
you just know where to
find it.

The beginning of todays park was a
small monastery garden created by
Cistercians at the end of 12th century.
fully recreational and decorative it
have been Since 16th century.

The most-known part of garden is the avenue
along lindens 112 meters long. Height of trees is
15 meters. This make a illusion that the sea is just
behind the garden, which is actually 2 kilometers
further. Cistercian monks used to call it „The way
to eternity”. In the parallel of „Lindens Avenue”
is part of garden called „Paradise”. On one of the
Paradise alleys there is an object called „Cave of
Whisper”. If one Man stands in one of the large
shells and second one in the opposite they are able
to talk in whispers.

Value of the Park Oliwski is that we find there
precious specimens of flora from almost All
continents. Here grow wonderful european
larch, American tulip tree, rare Japanese
Larch, great Castanea sativa and many other
exotic trees.

Park Oliwski was made available for
inhabitants in 1860 and to this Day is a
favorite place for people of the city
where thay can just walk and relax.
Being in the park is a great opportunity
to visit cathedra Oliwa, which is chose as
a one of the 7 wonders of Poland. In the
cathedral there are about 20 historical
altars, which represents the architectural
styles of the Renaissance, Baroque and
Rococo.

Presentation has been prepared by:
*M.Danielewicz
*J.Głuszek
*P.Łukasiuk
*P.Pietrzak
*P.Putko
*M.Szmidt
Sources used:
*http://pl.wikipedia.org/
The rest of the material was prepared by
ourselves, including taking photos and learning
about these topics.
The presentation
XX High School, Gdańsk, Polska
Supervision: Aleksandra Rachoń,
Consultation: Daniel Łumianek

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