National Park · India
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is a national park in India, covering 1,539 acres (623 ha), established in 1986.
National Park · India
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | India |
| Area | 1,539 acres (623 ha) |
| Established | 1986 |
| Coordinates | 9.1375° N, 79.4725° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is a protected area of India consisting of 21 small islands (islets) and adjacent coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar & Adams Bridge in the Indian Ocean. It lies 1 to 10 km away from the east coast of Tamil Nadu, India for 160 km between Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) and Dhanushkodi. It is the core area of the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve which includes a 10 km buffer zone around the park, including the populated coastal area. The park has a high diversity of plants and animals in its marine, intertidal and near shore habitats. Public access inside the park is limited to glass-bottom boat rides.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Jaffna International Airport (JAF) · Jaffna, Sri Lanka · 60.9 miles away
- Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) · Tiruchirappalli, India · 123.5 miles away
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) · Colombo, Sri Lanka · 138.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park?
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is in India (9.1375° N, 79.4725° E).
When was Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park established?
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park was established in 1986, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park?
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park covers 1,539 acres (623 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5617576 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Mannar_Marine_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).