1. DANUBE DELTA Biosphere Reserve in the Dobrogea, region of Romania, one of the most beautiful places on earth ______________________________________ Music: Blue Danube, Johann Strauss

2. The mighty Danube river winds its way through Europe and before ending its long journey at the Black Sea it lays out a natural paradise which is unparalleled in Europe *****************************************************************************************

3. Its lakes, reed islands, pastures and sand dunes cover over 5,165 sq km (2,000 miles)

4. This amazing wetland is home to over 300 species of birds, countless fish from royal sturgeon through to carp and perch, while its 1,150 kinds of plants range from sinuous lianas suggesting tropical forests to gently blossoming water lilies ******************************************************************************************

5. This vast area, where the only transport is by boat, is also home to about 15,000 people who make their living from fishing, livestock breeding, reed harvesting and proudly showing visitors this natural paradise **********************************************************************************************

35. It is small wonder that UNESCO has designated the Delta a "Reservation of the Biosphere". *******************************************************************************************

36. This area is away from all, like in a fairy tale, in wilderness,with no roads, no pressure but an abundance of peace and calmness *********************************************************************************************