National Parks
All eight national parks are located in karst area.
| # | Name | Image | Area | Website | Established in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plitvice Lakes | 296.9 km2 (114.6 sq mi) | http://www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr | 1949 | |
| 2 | Paklenica | 95.0 km2 (36.7 sq mi) | http://www.paklenica.hr | 1949 | |
| 3 | Risnjak | 63.5 km2 (24.5 sq mi) | http://risnjak.hr | 1953 | |
| 4 | Mljet | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) | http://www.np-mljet.hr | 1960 | |
| 5 | Kornati | 49.7 km2 (19.2 sq mi) | http://www.np-kornati.htnet.hr | 1964 | |
| 6 | Brijuni | 33.9 km2 (13.1 sq mi) | http://www.brijuni.hr | 1983 | |
| 7 | Krka | 109.0 km2 (42.1 sq mi) | http://www.npkrka.hr | 1985 | |
| 8 | Sjeverni Velebit | 109.0 km2 (42.1 sq mi) | http://www.np-sjeverni-velebit.hr | 1999 |
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