{"id":121137,"date":"2023-11-15T11:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T11:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/?p=121137"},"modified":"2023-11-15T11:09:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T11:09:00","slug":"the-breathtaking-rainforest-you-might-not-realise-is-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/travel\/the-breathtaking-rainforest-you-might-not-realise-is-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"The breathtaking rainforest you might not realise is in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Europe probably isn\u2019t at the top of most people\u2019s minds when they think of rainforests. But the continent is actually home to several temperate rainforests which thrive in milder temperatures than tropical forests such as The Amazon.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s even quite a few rainforests along the UK\u2019s western coast, such as Devon, Cornwall and Cumbria. But the continent\u2019s largest rainforest is in Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/p>\n

Peru\u0107ica rainforest in Sutjeska National Park in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a \u201cjewel in the Green Crown of Europe\u201d according to UNESCO.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a primeval forest, which means that it hasn’t been affected by human activity and development. The result is an incredible untouched forest that\u2019s one of Europe\u2019s most impressive natural wonders.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s thought that many of the trees concealed in the depths of Peru\u0107ica rainforest are at least 300 years old. In some areas, the forest is nearly impenetrable.\u200c<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s over 170 species of trees and bush in Peru\u0107ica while it\u2019s also home to one of Bosnia and Herzegovina\u2019s highest waterfalls, Skakavac.<\/p>\n

At 98m tall, the waterfall cascades from a limestone cliff and often freezes during the winter months.<\/p>\n

Peru\u0107ica is so unique, it\u2019s under heavy protection and it\u2019s primarily used for science and research rather than a tourist attraction.<\/p>\n

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