Water and culture
Water and culture
Water and culture
THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER IN LITHUANIA
History
From 9th to 11th centuries Vikings raided and traded in the territory of Lithuania. Their main goal was to plunder Lithuanians and bring as much wealth as possible. It is also known that when they came to our country they did not only rob but also traded.
Viking ship
When the Viking era ended the Hanseatic Merchants' Union was established in the 13th century. Merchants from northern Europe, especially German, Prussian and Livonian cities, including Lithuania were involved in maritime trade. It is known that Lithuanians were selling fur, honey, wax, amber and buying metalware, weapons.
From ancient times fish Nege (lot. Petromyzontidae) was mainly caught in Klaipeda (Lithuanian seaport) and produced for selling. The product was shipped to Germany. Nege is one of the oldest fish in the world. Invertebrate, has no bones. Scientists believe that it has survived since the age of dinosaurs.
Nege
About 80% of the world's amber is found in the Baltic Sea region. The Baltic amber is valuable because it is the easiest kind to process (to polish, cut, curve and etc.). Lithuanians used amber in manufacture of adornaments, medicine and other business from the ancient times. The amber industry in Lithuania has always managed to process raw amber material for various uses. It is the treasure of Lithuania.
Amber
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Throughout history, the Baltic Sea has been home to great naval fleets. Naval strength is vital to achieving maritime security, which is an essential component for stability in a region and a thriving economy. Indeed, the Baltic Sea remains a critical artery of commerce, with up to 15 percent of the world’s cargo traffic transiting the region. Lithuania is in a dynamic security environment that demands cooperation to ensure freedom of movement – and economic prosperity – continues in the Baltic Sea.
Tourism
Not only the Baltic Sea attracts tourists. The most visited place in Lithuania is Plateliai lake. People can try a lot of entertainment out there in summer. Plateliai Lake is the most beautiful lake in Lithuania, the biggest lake in Samogitia. The area is famous for uniqueness. You can sail on a yacht or try a water bike, rent a boat, dive under the water in the lake and enjoy baths there.
Plateliai lake
Statistics
The lakes are highly widespread and significant natural water bodies in Lithuania, formed by glaciers. According to statistics, there are 6000 lakes in Lithuania. They occupy a 1,4% of territory.
The most famous lakes in Lithuania:
1. Drūkšiai - the biggest lake 2. Asveja - the longest lake 3. Tauragnas - the deepest lake
Lithuania also has a lot of rivers. List of the longest and the most famous rivers in Lithuania:
1. Nemunas 6. Nevėžis 2. Nėris 7. Merkys 3. Venta 8. Minija 4. Šešupė 9. Nemunėlis
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5. Šventoji 10. Dubysa
Hydrographic map of Lithuania
REFERENCES
1. https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1095771/importance-of-baltic-navies-ensuring- baltic-sea-security-opinion 2. http://www.plateliuose.lt/plateliai/2/198/ 3. https://web.b.ebscohost.com/abstract?direct=true&profile=ehost&scope=site&authtype=craw ler&jrnl=13921096&AN=28600752&h=7m0heegaxmC1GpwB04InF%2fma3IsxlojN06Av4kYLxbt0 Ix0Uk34s0fDi4Zv3GCMpz1XUbSnC%2fKKB9EE7HKwa0g%3d%3d&crl=f&resultNs=AdminWebAut h&resultLocal=ErrCrlNotAuth&crlhashurl=login.aspx%3fdirect%3dtrue%26profile%3dehost%26 scope%3dsite%26authtype%3dcrawler%26jrnl%3d13921096%26AN%3d28600752 4. https://www.vle.lt/Straipsnis/Lietuvos-ezerai-117602 5. https://www.vle.lt/Straipsnis/Lietuvos-upes-117727 6. https://www.delfi.lt/gyvenimas/receptai/paslaptinga-zuvis-be-kaulu-kuria-labiausiai-mego- mazosios-lietuvos-zvejai.d?id=73115054 7. https://www.raudonojiknyga.lt/gyvunai/zuvys/54-jurine-nege-petromyzon-marinus 8. https://lt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vikingai 9. https://lt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gintaras 10. https://www.lithuania.travel/uploads/mediaparkcms/publication_translation/5bbb739167349 _Gintaras%20kitaip_VISAS.pdf
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The European Commission Initiative on Aquaculture „FARMED IN THE EU“
Ylakiai Gymnasium participates in the European Commission initiative on aquaculture „FARMED IN THE EU“. Aim to raise awareness of the aquaculture sector among Europe’s children.
On the 11th of November the 8th grade pupils participated in the educational lesson about: farming methods; aquaculture species; role in food production; business and career opportunities in aquaculture sector; fish in our daily meals as source for healthy proteins.
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Life on the Earth started in water and to this day most living creatures depend on its presence. Rivers are very important not only for animals as a breeding center, but also for people. The rivers are sources of drinking water and their water is used for navigation and recreation. Water energy is used in the drive of machines and the production of electricity. Water obtained from rivers can also be used to irrigate fields.
THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER IN PODLASKIE REGION In the 18 the century, thanks to the flow of the river, new settlements were established in the depths of the Forest – Budy, Pogorzelce and Teremiski, and numerous settlements on the western Edge. Among them there were mainly small settlements of guards and shooters,who were obliged to guard the forest constantly. One such settlement was Hajnówka.
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Narewka River flows through Narewka and Białowieża and it is the longest and biggest river in our region.
The role of of rivers:
Recreation- canoeing, catamaran rides, rest Fishing - Fertile soil
The Siemianówka Lagoon is a dam reservoir located in the upper Narew Valley in the Podlasie Voivodship, directly north of the Białowieża Forest.
The role of the tank:
- Water supply of the Narew National Park, - irrigating the fields in the Narew valley and on the facility of the Wizna Swamp, - the use of stockpiling for energy purposes, - fishing, - tourism and recreation
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A swamp is an area permanently flooded with water as a result of the difficult outflow of surfa ce water.
Benefits:
- Living place for organisms that like wetlands - They supply water during drought - It gives shelter and home to waterfowl
Water reservoirs are ideal breeding sites for beavers and birds.
Beavers-they are known as forest builders, erecting dams, building lodges and cutting downs trees. Beavers accumulate water creating small but for forest condition quite large reservoirs. This is important ,especially as the forest rivers dry up in summer. Beavers cause the trees to die quite quickly. This creates good nesting conditions for
woodpeckers and flycatchers.
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The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean in length, with an area of approximately 106.4 million km², about one fifth is the ocean that separates Europe and Africa to the East, from America, to the west. Its name derives from Atlas, a deity of Greek mythology.
Atlantic Ocean seen from the Algarve
Maritime and terrestrial Portuguese territory
Portugal has a larger territory in the sea than on land and the extension of the maritime platform is 200 miles.
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The Atlantic Ocean is extensive, occupying about 29% of the world's total ocean waters. It is home to a wide variety of marine animals. Among these we can highlight :
Walrus Humpback whale Spinner Dolphin Narwhal Manatee Orca Bluefin tuna Seahorse Spotted eagle beam Mediterranean monk seal White Shark Lemon shark Green turtle King Penguin
Examples of Atlantic beaches and their characteristics
Porto Santo Beach, Madeira: fine sandy beach with rare therapeutic properties.
The climate of the island of Porto Santo is dry and stable, with little thermal variation between the seasons, so it is normal to go to the beach throughout the year.
The beach is bathed by a sea of calm and crystal clear waters.
In the summer months the average temperature of seawater is mild, between 24ºC and 25ºC, as in late spring and early autumn. For the remaining seasons, in which the water temperature is pleasant, there is variation from one to two degrees colder than in summer.
With three thousand hours of sunshine per year and tepid waters, Algarve beaches are characterized by mild and short winters and long summers, hot and dry.
The Algarve coast is very diverse. The landscapes are characterized by high cliffs cut by wild beaches with vast sands and small bays.
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Characterized by waters with lots of ripple North Beaches are ideal for the practise of water sports, such as surfing;
Abundance in landscapes with wild features;
Sea temperature varies between 15 and 16 degrees
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WATER & AYDIN , TURKEY MENDERES RIVER & AEGEAN SEA
Herodotus, the renowned historian, described Aydın as
“the land under the most beautiful sky in the world”.
Aydın is a city with a great wealth of historical, cultural and natural beauties. Aydın appeared on stage of history first time as a contemporary city in the BC 2500s during the Hittite period. During the Seljuk period, it came under the rule and culture of Turkish civilization and Aydın has come improving with this culture until today.
It has been home to many different civilisations throughout history due to being the heart of the lower valley of Büyük Menderes River (Meander River) down to the Aegean Sea, a region that has been known for its fertility and productivity since ancient times.
Menderes River,rises on the Anatolian plateau south and west of Afyon and flows westward through a narrow valley and canyon. At Sarayköy it expands into a broad, flat-bottomed valley with a typical Mediterranean landscape, dotted with fig trees, olive groves, and vineyards. Near the town of Aydın the river turns southwest, emptying into the Aegean Sea after a course of about 363 miles (584 km). The ancient port of Miletus, which lay near its mouth, has long been landlocked and abandoned because of silting.
Many wise people were raised in its various cities, like Didyma, Aphrodisias, Miletus, Prien, and Nisa ve Magnesia.
As the city is located by the Aegean coast , tourism is one of the MOST important means of income in the Aydın. Around 1 to 1,5 million tourists visit Aydın province every year.The important tourism centres of the Aydın area include Kuşadası and Didim.
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KUŞADASI DİDİM
Being located by the sea , the most well-known cuisine is as ;
And olive oil dishes ;
Prepared by Pınar Kavruk
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We - the children of Mother Earth
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Compiled at ESEN May 2020 rev1