National Park · South Korea
Jirisan National Park
Jirisan National Park is a national park in South Korea, covering 116,572 acres (47,175 ha), established in 1967.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | South Korea |
| Area | 116,572 acres (47,175 ha) |
| Established | 1967 |
| Coordinates | 35.2900° N, 127.6320° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Jirisan National Park
Jirisan National Park (Korean: 지리산국립공원; Hanja: 智異山國立公園) is a national park in South Korea, located on the boundaries of Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do, and Gyeongsangnam-do. It is also located bordering the towns of Namwon, Gurye, and Hamyang. Jirisan was the first park to be designated as a national park in South Korea, in 1967. It is also the largest terrestrial national park in the country with an emphasis on biodiversity conservation, a well-known conservation programme on the Asiatic black bear and a pioneering restoration programme on damaged areas by overuse.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Daegu International Airport (TAE) · Daegu, South Korea · 71.1 miles away
- Muan International Airport (MWX) · Muan (Piseo-ri), South Korea · 73.5 miles away
- Gimhae International Airport (PUS) · Busan, South Korea · 74.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in South Korea
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jirisan National Park?
Jirisan National Park is in South Korea (35.2900° N, 127.6320° E).
When was Jirisan National Park established?
Jirisan National Park was established in 1967, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Jirisan National Park?
Jirisan National Park covers 116,572 acres (47,175 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717804 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jirisan_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).