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The Pannonian Sea: Geological Traces and Natural Resources

The Pannonian Sea existed about 30 million years ago and disappeared more than 600,000 years ago. Its remnants are still present today in the form of lakes such as Lake Neusiedl, Lake Balaton, and Lake Palić. This water left behind rich deposits of oil, lignite, brown coal, and other mineral resources.

💡 Learn more about this: Novi Bečej Through the Ages: From the Pannonian Sea to Prehistoric Settlements