1. MAZURY - „The Green Lungs” of Poland Błażej Orłowski and Adam Neumann

2. The lake region of Mazury in Poland – there are over 2.000 lakes as well as large forests and historic towns. It is a paradise for sailing, windsurfing and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, bicycling and horseback riding during the warm summer months, and also offers a range of winter activities.

3. Mazury – The Wonder Of Nature The world-famous competition attempting to create a list of 7 natural wonders has been organized by the Swiss-based New7Wonders Foundation. Until the end of 2008 the Internet users all over the world voted for over 400 candidates representing 224 countries. Only 261 places from 222 countries were admitted to the next stage of the contest, among them the Great Masurian Lakes.

4. Masuria has been considered one of the 28 most beautiful places in the world and one of the 5 most beautiful places in Europe.

5. Mazury Lake District is located in north-eastern Poland close to the border with Lithuania. The sparsely inhabited region has a great number of lakes. The area has become a popular vacation destination for Polish people and foreigners. Especially the central Great Mazury Lakes region around the towns of Gizycko and Mikolajki attracts a lot of visitors.

6. In addition to lakes, the Mazury region also has many rivers great for fishing and forest areas that offer many trails for trekking and biking. There is also a nice variety of wildlife, edible berries and mushrooms, and large protected areas, including the Mazury Landscape Park that includes 11 nature reserves such as the Luknajo Lake that is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, or the Borecka Pushcha forest with a breeding station for European Bisons.

7. A wide variety of lakes connected with rivers and canals offers great possibilities for kayaking in Mazury. During the winter, you can try ice-sailing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing. There is also a golf course in the area, and you can even try freshwater diving in the lakes.

8. Ice boats on Śniardwy Lake

9. An awesome duck

10. I’m the deer from Mazury and I’m proud of it. Roaaaaaaar.

11. It’s Mazury, not Croatia.

12. The End.