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Neretva Delta is the river delta of the Neretva, a river that flows through Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia and empties in the Adriatic Sea. The delta is a unique landscape in southern Croatia, and a wetland that is listed under the Ramsar Convention as internationally important, as the wetland extends into the Hutovo Blato in Herzegovina.
Delta Neretve je dolina na jugu hrvatske obale Jadranskog mora koju na svome ušću formira rijeka Neretva.
Neretva Delta is the river delta of the Neretva, a river that flows through Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia and empties in the Adriatic Sea. The delta is a unique landscape in southern Croatia, and a wetland that is listed under the Ramsar Convention as internationally important, as the wetland extends into the Hutovo Blato in Herzegovina.
The Neretva is the largest river of the eastern Adriatic watershed, and its final section stretches through Croatian territory, forming an extensive delta with large reedbeds, lakes, wet meadows, lagoons, sandbanks, sandy tidal flats and saltmarshes.
The Neretva Delta Nature Park has been established and is the first protected coastal wetland in Croatia. The stunning beauty of the Neretva Delta is a valuable asset to the country, offering not only a fascinating habitat for species but also a chance to experience Croatia's natural landscape.
The Neretva Delta is a unique region on the Croatian coast, shaped by “jendečenje,” or marsh soil excavation and deposition. Its diverse ecosystems, ranging from alluvial plains to carst settings, provide a haven for a wide array of plant and animal species, making it a truly remarkable region.
