National Park · Russia
Alkhanay National Park
Alkhanay National Park is a national park in Russia, covering 341,583 acres (138,234 ha), established in 1999.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Russia |
| Area | 341,583 acres (138,234 ha) |
| Established | 1999 |
| Coordinates | 50.8333° N, 113.4167° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Alkhanay National Park
Alkhanay National Park (Russian: Национальный парк «Алханай») encompasses the area around Mt. Alkhanai, a central focus and sacred mountain to the Buryats people, who today are the largest indigenous group in Siberia. Mt. Alkanai has been adopted as sacred by later Mongols, shamanistic people, and Buddhists. The Dalai Lama has made two unofficial visits to Alkhanay. The area takes its name from an old legend, in which a princess took refuge from her pursuers on the top of the mountain, defiantly shouting as they approached, "kill me!", which translates to "Alkhanai" in the local language.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Chita-Kadala International Airport (HTA) · Chita, Russia · 82.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Alkhanay National Park?
Alkhanay National Park is in Russia (50.8333° N, 113.4167° E).
When was Alkhanay National Park established?
Alkhanay National Park was established in 1999, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Alkhanay National Park?
Alkhanay National Park covers 341,583 acres (138,234 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q661711 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkhanay_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).