National Park · Russia
Losiny Ostrov National Park
Losiny Ostrov National Park is a national park in Russia, covering 28,717 acres (11,621 ha), established in 1983.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Russia |
| Area | 28,717 acres (11,621 ha) |
| Established | 1983 |
| Coordinates | 55.8636° N, 37.7775° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Losiny Ostrov National Park
Losiny Ostrov National Park (Russian: Национальный парк "Лосиный Остров", literally - Elk (Moose) Island ) is the second oldest national park of Russia (after Sochi National Park). It is located in Moscow and Moscow Oblast. It is the largest urban park in Europe. Losiny Ostrov is one of a few locations in Moscow where one can see wild animals in their natural environment, including the moose. In total there are 44 species of mammals and 170 bird species, 9 amphibian species, 5 reptile species and 19 fish species.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) · Moscow, Russia · 17.1 miles away
- Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) · Moscow, Russia · 25.9 miles away
- Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) · Moscow, Russia · 27.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Losiny Ostrov National Park?
Losiny Ostrov National Park is in Russia (55.8636° N, 37.7775° E).
When was Losiny Ostrov National Park established?
Losiny Ostrov National Park was established in 1983, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Losiny Ostrov National Park?
Losiny Ostrov National Park covers 28,717 acres (11,621 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1785861 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Losiny_Ostrov_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).