National Park · Bulgaria
Central Balkan National Park
Central Balkan National Park is a national park in Bulgaria, covering 177,098 acres (71,669 ha), established in 1991.
National Park · Bulgaria
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Bulgaria |
| Area | 177,098 acres (71,669 ha) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Coordinates | 42.7203° N, 24.7814° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Central Balkan National Park
The Central Balkan National Park (Bulgarian: Национален парк Централен Балкан) is a national park in the heart of Bulgaria, nestled in the central and higher portions of the Balkan Mountains. Its altitude varies from 550 metres (1,800 ft) near the town of Karlovo to 2,376 metres (7,795 ft) at Botev Peak, the highest summit in the range. It was established on 31 October 1991. The park is the third-largest protected territory in Bulgaria, spanning an area of 716.69 km2 with a total length of 85 km from west to east and an average width of 10 km.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) · Plovdiv, Bulgaria · 45.2 miles away
- Sofia Airport (SOF) · Sofia, Bulgaria · 69.3 miles away
- Craiova International Airport (CRA) · Craiova, Romania · 119.1 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Central Balkan National Park?
Central Balkan National Park is in Bulgaria (42.7203° N, 24.7814° E).
When was Central Balkan National Park established?
Central Balkan National Park was established in 1991, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Central Balkan National Park?
Central Balkan National Park covers 177,098 acres (71,669 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1887045 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Balkan_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).