National Park · Finland
Kolovesi National Park
Kolovesi National Park is a national park in Finland, covering 15,009 acres (6,074 ha), established in 1990.
National Park · Finland
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Finland |
| Area | 15,009 acres (6,074 ha) |
| Established | 1990 |
| Coordinates | 62.2575° N, 28.8167° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Kolovesi National Park
Kolovesi National Park (Finnish: Koloveden kansallispuisto) is a national park in the Etelä-Savo region of Finland. It was established in 1990 and covers 23 km2 (8.9 sq mi). It protects e.g. the habitat of the critically endangered Saimaa ringed seal. Typical of the rugged scenery of Kolovesi, formed by the ice age, are craggy cliffs rising from the water. Cave paintings have been discovered in the area. Motor boats are prohibited in the area. Kayaking, canoeing, and rowing and facilitated, and there are also several marked hiking paths in the area.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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What to do
Airports near this park
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- Kuopio Airport (KUO) · Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Finland · 61.1 miles away
- Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) · Lappeenranta, Finland · 86.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kolovesi National Park?
Kolovesi National Park is in Finland (62.2575° N, 28.8167° E).
When was Kolovesi National Park established?
Kolovesi National Park was established in 1990, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Kolovesi National Park?
Kolovesi National Park covers 15,009 acres (6,074 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1779681 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolovesi_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).