National Park · Albania

Butrint National Park

Butrint National Park is a national park in Albania, covering 23,288 acres (9,424 ha), established in 2000.

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National Park · Albania

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Park facts

Park typeNational Park
LocationAlbania
Area23,288 acres (9,424 ha)
Established2000
Coordinates39.7461° N, 20.0203° E

Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.

About Butrint National Park

Butrint National Park (Albanian: Parku Kombëtar i Butrintit) is a national park in Vlorë County, southern Albania. It is located 18 kilometres (11 mi) south of Sarandë. The park encompasses 9,424 hectares (94.24 km2) of hilly terrain with freshwater lakes, wetlands, salt marshes, open plains, reed beds and islands. The park's significance for conservation is reflected in the large number of species with over 1,200 different animals and plants.

Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Butrint National Park?

Butrint National Park is in Albania (39.7461° N, 20.0203° E).

When was Butrint National Park established?

Butrint National Park was established in 2000, per the source listed at the foot of this page.

How big is Butrint National Park?

Butrint National Park covers 23,288 acres (9,424 ha).

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