National Park · Azerbaijan
Hirkan National Park
Hirkan National Park is a national park in Azerbaijan, covering 99,727 acres (40,358 ha), established in 2004.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Azerbaijan |
| Area | 99,727 acres (40,358 ha) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Coordinates | 38.6306° N, 48.7117° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Hirkan National Park
Hirkan National Park (Azerbaijani: Hirkan Milli Parkı) is a national park in Azerbaijan, in the Talysh region. It was established in an area in Lankaran Rayon and Astara Rayon administrative districts on February 9, 2004 on the basis of the former "Hirkan State Reserve" which it superseded, on a surface area of 29,760 hectares (297.6 km2). It was enlarged by presidential decree on April 23, 2008 from 29,760 hectares (297.6 km2) to 40,358 hectares (403.58 km2). The area of Hirkan National Park is 99% covered by forests in a primarily mountainous region, and is strictly protected.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) · Tabriz, Iran · 138.5 miles away
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) · Baku, Azerbaijan · 145.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hirkan National Park?
Hirkan National Park is in Azerbaijan (38.6306° N, 48.7117° E).
When was Hirkan National Park established?
Hirkan National Park was established in 2004, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Hirkan National Park?
Hirkan National Park covers 99,727 acres (40,358 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2383378 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirkan_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).