Tuzla is known for its salty Pannonian Lakes in the city centre - a swim without going to the sea!
📍 Northeastern Bosnia
Pannonian Lakes
Tuzla is a northeastern Bosnian town with a long connection to salt. The Pannonian Lakes, saltwater lakes in the city centre, attract visitors on warm days. Find the lakes on the map between the Bosna and Drina rivers.
Find it on the map
Look closely at the map
The Pannonian Lakes
The Pannonian Lakes, filled with salt water, are in the centre of Tuzla. There is more than one in the picture. Can you count the blue lake shapes?
✨ Little discoveries
Fun facts about Tuzla
The name Tuzla comes from the Turkish word for salt. Salt is literally in the city’s name!
The Pannonian Lakes recall Tuzla’s long history with salt. Find a salty lake on the map!
⛰️ Nature nearby
Rivers, mountains and hills near Tuzla
Rivers
Spreča River 
Jala River Mountains and hills
Majevica Mountain Can you solve the map clue?
Which town is home to the saltwater Pannonian Lakes?
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📚 From the ABC Djeca blog