National Park · Pakistan
Kirthar National Park
Kirthar National Park is a national park in Pakistan, covering 762,813 acres (308,700 ha), established in 1974.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Pakistan |
| Area | 762,813 acres (308,700 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Coordinates | 25.7000° N, 67.5833° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Kirthar National Park
Kirthar National Park is a national park located in the Kirthar Mountains range in Dadu and Jamshoro districts of Sindh, Pakistan. Lying north to Karachi, the park was established in 1974 and encompasses over 3,087 km2 (1,192 sq mi), making it the third largest national park in Pakistan. Wildlife in the park comprises leopard, striped hyena, Indian wolf, honey badger, urial, chinkara gazelle and rare Sindh ibex. Blackbuck are kept in enclosures for a reintroduction project.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Jinnah International Airport (KHI) · Karachi, Pakistan · 60.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kirthar National Park?
Kirthar National Park is in Pakistan (25.7000° N, 67.5833° E).
When was Kirthar National Park established?
Kirthar National Park was established in 1974, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Kirthar National Park?
Kirthar National Park covers 762,813 acres (308,700 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1743664 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirthar_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).